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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to MacArthur, WV is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.7 mi
05h 06m
Flight
186.62 mi
300.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.62 mi
Kilometers
300.34 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.7 mi
Kilometers
417.94 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 3:26 PM EST
Return by in Weirton Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 8:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-11-06T10:20
Arrive MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 3:26 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
9:00 PM EST
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
Jane Lew
WV

Human settlement in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Weirton Heights
129.4 mi
02h 33m
To MacArthur
130.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley

    2170 ft · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Virginia Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
137 mi · 53%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
67.1 mi · 26%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 5%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 4%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 4%
Joe L. Smith Drive
4.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

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

136 mi · 02h 27m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jane Lew
02h 33m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Weirton Heights and Mostly Cloudy near MacArthur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Jane Lew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Weirton Heights and 130.3 miles from MacArthur.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.97 one way or $75.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Weirton Heights and Mostly Cloudy near MacArthur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and MacArthur. Straight-line distance: 186.62 mi (300.34 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
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#2 MacArthur

MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7584500, -81.2126000
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: MacArthur (-81.2126, 37.75845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.69 L · about $37.97
Round trip
$75.94
18.32 gal · 69.38 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.97 $75.94
Mid-grade $4.58 $41.95 $83.91
Premium $5.02 $45.98 $91.97
Diesel $6.38 $58.43 $116.86

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and MacArthur. The current time is 10:20:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.