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

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Williamstown, WV is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
118.35 mi
02h 19m
Flight
84.67 mi
136.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.67 mi
Kilometers
136.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.35 mi
Kilometers
190.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Benwood
WV

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

From Weirton Heights
59.2 mi
01h 09m
To Williamstown
59.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2454 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna

    37 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
69.9 mi · 59%
Three Springs Drive
21.3 mi · 18%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 14%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.39 mi · 7%
WV 14
1.22 mi · 1%
Cove Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Merge slight left

48.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benwood
01h 09m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Benwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Weirton Heights and 59.2 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton Heights and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Benwood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

97 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Alliance

105 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

106 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 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
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

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

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton Heights (-80.53924, 40.4084)
End: Williamstown (-81.44818, 39.40063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.51 $37.03
Premium $4.78 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.62 $23.51 $47.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Williamstown. The current time is 01:57:59.

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.