How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Shinnston, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Shinnston, WV is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton Heights and Shinnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Shinnston.
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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 right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
25 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto 16th Street
677 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
156 m · 11 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1093 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
119 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
1621 ft · 33 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Continue on Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 11 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Continue on Dragon Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3146 ft · 41 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
4.8 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
2518 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
36 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights and Shinnston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WV 2 South
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
25 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Weirton Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Shinnston?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Weirton Heights and 51.9 miles from Shinnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Weirton Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Triadelphia Mayor's Office & Water Dept
Housing Authority of Wheeling
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Shinnston. Straight-line distance: 71.12 mi (114.45 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 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shinnston (-80.30009, 39.39564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.96 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
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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