How far is Weirton, WV from Daniels, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Daniels, WV is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
251.99 mi
05h 03m
Flight
187.08 mi
301.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.08 mi
Kilometers
301.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.99 mi
Kilometers
405.54 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daniels
Mon, May 4, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Tue, May 5, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-05-04T15:03
Arrive Daniels
Mon, May 4, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Weirton
126 mi
02h 31m
To Daniels
126 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Neville Street

    1468 ft · 34 sec · West Neville Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2441 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Fayette Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    590 ft · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Ritter Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Ritter Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Burgess Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burgess Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
140 mi · 56%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 14%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 9%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 7%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 5%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

76.6 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
187.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 31m from Weirton
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Weirton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daniels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Weirton and 126 miles from Daniels.

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

The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.21 one way or $70.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Weirton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daniels.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Daniels. Straight-line distance: 187.08 mi (301.08 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Population1,881
Coordinates37.7432700, -81.1240800
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Daniels (-81.12408, 37.74327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $35.21
Round trip
$70.43
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.21 $70.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.37 $78.75
Premium $4.78 $42.48 $84.95
Diesel $5.62 $50.00 $99.99

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Daniels. The current time is 15:03:07.

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.