How far is Weirton, WV from Buckhannon, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Buckhannon, WV is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Road
136.53 mi
02h 53m
Flight
100.27 mi
161.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.27 mi
Kilometers
161.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.53 mi
Kilometers
219.73 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhannon
Mon, May 25, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Mon, May 25, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-05-25T00:34
Arrive Buckhannon
Mon, May 25, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton
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
Star City
WV

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

From Weirton
68.3 mi
01h 26m
To Buckhannon
68.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort

    1727 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    101 m · 5 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Clarksburg Road

    12.4 mi · 19 min · Clarksburg Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
78.5 mi · 58%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 13%
Clarksburg Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Buckhannon Pike
8.58 mi · 6%
WV 2 South
8.42 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

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

78.5 mi · 01h 25m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star City
01h 26m from Weirton
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckhannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Weirton and 68.3 miles from Buckhannon.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Weirton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckhannon.

Stop Ideas Near Star City

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

52 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

76 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

87 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Buckhannon. Straight-line distance: 100.27 mi (161.37 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Buckhannon

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

Population5,395
Coordinates38.9939900, -80.2320300
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Buckhannon (-80.23203, 38.99399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.18
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.09 $38.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.78 $23.03 $46.06
Diesel $5.62 $27.11 $54.22

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Buckhannon. The current time is 00:34:23.

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.