How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Elkins, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Elkins, WV is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Elkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Elkins.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Colliers Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Colliers Way
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
1471 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
45.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grafton Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Webster Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Mansfield Drive
566 ft · 12 sec · Mansfield Drive
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on North Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 8 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Elkins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Weirton Heights and Sunny near Elkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Elkins?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Weirton Heights and 76.1 miles from Elkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Weirton Heights and Sunny near Elkins.
Stop Ideas Near Star City
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 Star City.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.17 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 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.78 | $47.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
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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