How far is Weirton, WV from Barboursville, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Barboursville, WV is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
210.63 mi
04h 13m
Flight
166.01 mi
267.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.01 mi
Kilometers
267.16 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.63 mi
Kilometers
338.98 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barboursville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-17T04:37
Arrive Barboursville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton
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
Williamstown
WV

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

From Weirton
105.3 mi
02h 06m
To Barboursville
105.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Barboursville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    34 mi · 37 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    29.4 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1456 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Viand Street

    696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    2600 ft · 52 sec · Midland Trail

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Farmdale Road

    2204 ft · 1 min · Farmdale Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
39.1 mi · 19%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 16%
US 33 West
29.4 mi · 14%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 10%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 8%
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 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
02h 06m from Weirton
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Weirton and Chance Rain Showers near Barboursville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Barboursville?

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Weirton and 105.3 miles from Barboursville.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

118 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Barboursville. Straight-line distance: 166.01 mi (267.16 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Barboursville

#2 Barboursville

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Population4,228
Coordinates38.4095300, -82.2945900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Barboursville (-82.29459, 38.40953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.86
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.43 $58.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.91 $65.81
Premium $4.78 $35.50 $71.00
Diesel $5.62 $41.79 $83.57

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 and Barboursville. The current time is 04:37:25.

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.