How far is Weirton, WV from Elkins, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Elkins, WV is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.12 mi
03h 06m
Flight
110.46 mi
177.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.46 mi
Kilometers
177.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.12 mi
Kilometers
236.76 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Elkins
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Star City
WV

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

From Weirton
73.6 mi
01h 33m
To Elkins
73.6 mi
01h 33m

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
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Grafton Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Webster Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Webster Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mansfield Drive

    566 ft · 12 sec · Mansfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Crim Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crim Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Row Avenue North

    1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North

  27. 27

    Continue on Beech Avenue

    2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Corridor H

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Corridor H

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1314 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

    2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Randolph Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Randolph Avenue

    1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Henry Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
45.2 mi · 31%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 12%
Webster Road
14.8 mi · 10%
Barbour County Highway
14.4 mi · 10%
Grafton Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

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

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star City
01h 33m from Weirton
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Weirton and 73.6 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Elkins. Straight-line distance: 110.46 mi (177.77 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Elkins

City in West Virginia, USA

Population6,908
Coordinates38.9259400, -79.8467300
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.99 $45.97
Premium $4.78 $24.80 $49.60
Diesel $5.62 $29.19 $58.38

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 Elkins. The current time is 01:11:13.

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.