How far is Weirton, WV from Chester, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Chester, WV is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Chester.
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Start on Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1082 ft · 18 sec · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto North Chester Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
10.9 mi · 16 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on Carolina Avenue
2884 ft · 2 min · Carolina Avenue
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Chester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ohio River Boulevard
Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Weirton and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Chester?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Weirton and 9.6 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near New Cumberland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cumberland.
Union Station
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Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Chester. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-80.56285, 40.61312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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