How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Lavalette, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Lavalette, WV is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Lavalette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Lavalette.
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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
34 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Continue on Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the exit right
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 152 South, WV 527 North
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Fifth Street Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Fifth Street Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Lavalette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Weirton Heights and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Lavalette?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Weirton Heights and 113.7 miles from Lavalette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.05 one way or $66.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Weirton Heights and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Lavalette.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
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 North Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Lavalette. Straight-line distance: 176.48 mi (284.01 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 Lavalette
Lavalette is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3228600, -82.4468200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavalette (-82.44682, 38.32286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $4.13 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $40.11 | $80.22 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
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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