How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Blennerhassett, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Blennerhassett, WV is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.35 mi
02h 34m
Flight
97.98 mi
157.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.35 mi
Kilometers
198.52 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Weirton Heights
61.6 mi
01h 17m
To Blennerhassett
61.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Blennerhassett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Blennerhassett.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Three Springs Drive

    2747 ft · 1 min · Three Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Corridor D

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Blennerhassett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 28%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 18%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 14%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 11%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 7%
Corridor D
6.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dean Martin Boulevard

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

34 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 17m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Blennerhassett?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Weirton Heights and 61.7 miles from Blennerhassett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Blennerhassett. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.68 km).

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#1 Weirton Heights

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Blennerhassett

#2 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Blennerhassett (-81.62929, 39.26369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Blennerhassett. The current time is 01:57:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.