How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Star City, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Star City, WV is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.81 mi
01h 43m
Flight
59.5 mi
95.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.81 mi
Kilometers
133.27 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Bethany
WV

Town in West Virginia, U.

From Weirton Heights
41.4 mi
00h 51m
To Star City
41.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Star City.

  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

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University

    1920 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Monongahela Boulevard

    3260 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boyers Avenue

    740 ft · 46 sec · Boyers Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    779 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
40.1 mi · 48%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 15%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 14%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.98 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

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

39.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 51m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Weirton Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Star City?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Weirton Heights and 41.4 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Weirton Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

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Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

85 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
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Greensburg

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

Alliance

92 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Star City. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.76 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
Star City

#2 Star City

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

Population1,984
Coordinates39.6584100, -79.9864500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Star City (-79.98645, 39.65841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.57 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.93 $25.87
Premium $4.78 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $5.62 $16.42 $32.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Star City. The current time is 05:51:07.

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.