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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Grafton, WV is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
109.86 mi
02h 12m
Flight
78.75 mi
126.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.75 mi
Kilometers
126.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.86 mi
Kilometers
176.81 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-16T02:19
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton Heights
54.9 mi
01h 06m
To Grafton
54.9 mi
01h 06m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colliers Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Colliers Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

    1471 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

    2156 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Grafton Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1925 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint John Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Saint John Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint John Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
46.1 mi · 42%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 11%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 11%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 11%
Grafton Road
10.1 mi · 9%
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 06m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Weirton Heights and 54.9 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 78.75 mi (126.73 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
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Grafton (-80.01897, 39.34092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 Grafton. The current time is 02:19:00.

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.