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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Sistersville, WV is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.78 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.18 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Moundsville
WV

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton Heights
38.9 mi
00h 50m
To Sistersville
38.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Diamond Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 45%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 28%
Three Springs Drive
5.26 mi · 7%
North 4th Avenue
5.02 mi · 6%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 5%
3rd Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundsville
00h 50m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Moundsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Weirton Heights and 38.9 miles from Sistersville.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Stop Ideas Near Moundsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moundsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Cameron, WV

Moundsville
Municipal corporation,Service establishment
Triadelphia Mayor's Office & Water Dept
Meeting point 10 mi away

Triadelphia Mayor's Office & Water Dept

Triadelphia , WV
4453 National Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Wheeling Water Department Contract

Wheeling , WV
1500 Chapline St # 112, Wheeling, WV 26003
Rating 1.0/5 13 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moundsville.

RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

99 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

110 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

115 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Sistersville. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.61 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
Sistersville

#2 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Sistersville (-80.99594, 39.56424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.78 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.62 $15.41 $30.82

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Sistersville. The current time is 02:14:03.

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.