How far is Weirton, WV from Buffalo, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.28 mi
03h 48m
Flight
144.9 mi
233.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.9 mi
Kilometers
233.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.28 mi
Kilometers
286.92 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 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
Saint Marys
WV

City in West Virginia, USA

From Weirton
89.2 mi
01h 54m
To Buffalo
89.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Route 87

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 87

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Baur Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Leon Baden Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Leon Baden Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Charleston Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Charleston Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    853 ft · 16 sec · Lafayette Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Buffalo Road

    2117 ft · 42 sec · Buffalo Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2047 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto River Street

    10 m · 2 sec · River Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
39.1 mi · 22%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 19%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 9%
US 33 West
15.7 mi · 9%
3rd Street
13.7 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
01h 54m from Weirton
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weirton and Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Weirton and 89.2 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 144.9 mi (233.2 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Buffalo

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,263
Coordinates38.6175900, -81.9818000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Buffalo (-81.9818, 38.61759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $24.91
Round trip
$49.83
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.91 $49.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.86 $55.72
Premium $4.78 $30.05 $60.11
Diesel $5.62 $35.37 $70.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Buffalo. The current time is 02:45:00.

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.