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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Chesapeake, WV is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.23 mi
04h 02m
Flight
160.1 mi
257.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.23 mi
Kilometers
328.67 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Chesapeake
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belmont
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Weirton Heights
102.2 mi
02h 01m
To Chesapeake
102.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake

    1423 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1412 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maccorkle Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Maccorkle Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 125th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · 125th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 125th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
95.4 mi · 47%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 17%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 11%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 8%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 7%
Three Springs Drive
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
02h 01m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 Weirton Heights and 102.1 miles from Chesapeake.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belmont, 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 Belmont.

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.65 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
Chesapeake

#2 Chesapeake

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,393
Coordinates38.2234400, -81.5362300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Chesapeake (-81.53623, 38.22344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.12
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.56 $57.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.93 $63.87
Premium $4.78 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $5.62 $40.55 $81.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Chesapeake. The current time is 20:45:37.

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.