How far is Weirton, WV from Fairlea, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Fairlea, WV is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lewis 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 Fairlea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Fairlea.
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Start on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Arbuckle Road
11.4 mi · 20 min · Arbuckle Road
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Turn right onto Levasy Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · Levasy Road
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Continue on Richwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Richwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland West Trail
56 m · 3 sec · Midland West Trail
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Continue on State Route 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Greenbrier Street
6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street
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Turn left
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte
1458 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on Seneca Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on Maplewood Avenue
2414 ft · 45 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Anderson Street
545 ft · 24 sec · West Anderson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Anderson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Fairlea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Weirton and Sunny near Fairlea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Fairlea?
The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Jane Lew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Weirton and 128.9 miles from Fairlea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Fairlea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Fairlea. Straight-line distance: 182.43 mi (293.59 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairlea
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,747 |
| Coordinates | 37.7806800, -80.4570200 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairlea (-80.45702, 37.78068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $36.05 | $72.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.18 | $102.36 |
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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