How far is Weirton, WV from Bolivar, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Bolivar, WV is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Road
232.54 mi
04h 59m
Flight
168.39 mi
270.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.39 mi
Kilometers
270.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.54 mi
Kilometers
374.24 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-16T06:48
Arrive Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Piedmont
WV

Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
116.1 mi
02h 29m
To Bolivar
116.4 mi
02h 29m

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
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway

    844 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road

    105 m · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    2460 ft · 36 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    775 ft · 23 sec · Morgantown Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Fayette Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on National Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway

    1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  28. 28

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro

    865 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain Corridor

    72 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Mapleville Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mapleville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rohrersville Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Rohrersville Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Rohrersville Road

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Rohrersville Road

  36. 36

    Take the ramp straight

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on William L. Wilson Freeway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · William L. Wilson Freeway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Union Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Union Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Primrose Lane

    92 m · 13 sec · Primrose Lane

  41. 41

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1243 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1443 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Clay Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Freeway
67.2 mi · 29%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
49.9 mi · 21%
National Pike
30.8 mi · 13%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 9%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 8%
Rohrersville Road
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

National Freeway

Merge slight left onto National Freeway

67.2 mi · 01h 15m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
02h 29m from Weirton
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Weirton and 116.4 miles from Bolivar.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piedmont

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

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

BUS

Frostburg, MD

21 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

24 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

31 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

33 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (270.99 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bolivar

Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,018
Coordinates39.3234300, -77.7527700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Bolivar (-77.75277, 39.32343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.06 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
16.42 gal · 62.12 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.36 $72.72
Premium $4.78 $39.23 $78.45
Diesel $5.62 $46.17 $92.35

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 and Bolivar. The current time is 06:48:43.

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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.