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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Oceana, WV is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.21 mi
05h 26m
Flight
196.5 mi
316.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.5 mi
Kilometers
316.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.21 mi
Kilometers
426.81 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oceana
Mon, May 25, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Mon, May 25, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-05-25T11:00
Arrive Oceana
Mon, May 25, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Weirton Heights
132.6 mi
02h 43m
To Oceana
132.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Three Springs Drive

    2747 ft · 1 min · Three Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    1 km · 49 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan

    1.1 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    27.2 mi · 31 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto State Street

    3071 ft · 56 sec · State Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Logan

    43.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kopperston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
84 mi · 32%
Logan
43.3 mi · 16%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 13%
US 119 South
27.9 mi · 11%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 8%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 43m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Oceana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 132.6 miles from Weirton Heights and 132.6 miles from Oceana.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Weirton Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Oceana.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Oceana. Straight-line distance: 196.5 mi (316.23 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
Oceana

#2 Oceana

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

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Oceana (-81.624, 37.69206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.15
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.07 $74.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.78 $44.72 $89.44
Diesel $5.62 $52.64 $105.28

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Oceana. The current time is 11:00:58.

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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.