How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Crab Orchard, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Crab Orchard, WV is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Crab Orchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Crab Orchard.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Cove Road
1 km · 2 min · Cove Road
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Turn left onto Three Springs Drive
2747 ft · 1 min · Three Springs Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
773 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1453 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road
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Continue straight
2318 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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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 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
61.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Willow Lane
9 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Crab Orchard.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Weirton Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crab Orchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Crab Orchard?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Weirton Heights and 125.8 miles from Crab Orchard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.17 one way or $70.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Weirton Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crab Orchard.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
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 Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Crab Orchard. Straight-line distance: 188.01 mi (302.58 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Crab Orchard
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.7406700, -81.2306600 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crab Orchard (-81.23066, 37.74067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.17 | $70.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
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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