How far is Weirton, WV from Grafton, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Grafton, WV is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.74 mi
02h 12m
Flight
80.39 mi
129.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.39 mi
Kilometers
129.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.74 mi
Kilometers
168.57 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
52.4 mi
01h 06m
To Grafton
52.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1925 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Saint John Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Saint John Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint John Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
45.2 mi · 43%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 17%
Grafton Road
10.1 mi · 10%
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 10%
WV 2 South
8.42 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 06m from Weirton
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Weirton and 52.4 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.38 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Grafton (-80.01897, 39.34092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.39 $32.77
Premium $4.78 $17.68 $35.36
Diesel $5.62 $20.81 $41.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Grafton. The current time is 02:24:36.

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.