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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Parsons, WV is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
141.91 mi
03h 09m
Flight
101.46 mi
163.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.46 mi
Kilometers
163.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.38 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsons
Tue, May 5, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Tue, May 5, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-05-05T15:17
Arrive Parsons
Tue, May 5, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton Heights
71 mi
01h 34m
To Parsons
71 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grafton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Mountaineer Highway

    699 ft · 15 sec · North Mountaineer Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Reedsville Pike

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Reedsville Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · George Washington Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bethlehem Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Stevenburg

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Stevenburg

  27. 27

    Continue on Birch Root Run

    2260 ft · 1 min · Birch Root Run

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Green Valley

    2295 ft · 1 min · Green Valley

  29. 29

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 23 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
46.1 mi · 32%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 9%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 8%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 8%
North Veterans Memorial Highway
7.59 mi · 5%
Grafton Road
7.38 mi · 5%
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 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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 34m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Weirton Heights and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Weirton Heights and 71 miles from Parsons.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Weirton Heights and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.

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 Parsons. Straight-line distance: 101.46 mi (163.29 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
Parsons

#2 Parsons

City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Population1,395
Coordinates39.0964900, -79.6809000
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Parsons (-79.6809, 39.09649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.78 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $5.62 $28.18 $56.35

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Parsons. The current time is 15:17:45.

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.