How far is Tornado, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Tornado, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tornado and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornado and Weirton Heights.
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Start on A Street
13 m · 4 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Coal River Road
1761 ft · 40 sec · Coal River Road
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Turn left onto Smith Creek Road
6 mi · 11 min · Smith Creek Road
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto Rock Lake Drive
1254 ft · 29 sec · Rock Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
34 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street
106 m · 10 sec · South 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 3rd Street
49 m · 5 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 13 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road
1 km · 2 min · Cove Road
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Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tornado and Weirton Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 77 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tornado and Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tornado to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Tornado and 113.9 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tornado and Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornado and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.6 km).
#1 Tornado
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 38.3428700, -81.8443000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton Heights
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 19,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.4084000, -80.5392400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.22 | $60.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.79 | $67.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.46 | $72.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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