How far is Weirton, WV from Keyser, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Keyser, WV is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
152.76 mi
03h 27m
Flight
109.06 mi
175.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.06 mi
Kilometers
175.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.76 mi
Kilometers
245.84 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keyser
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Keyser
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Cheat Lake
WV

Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia

From Weirton
76.3 mi
01h 43m
To Keyser
76.4 mi
01h 43m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway

    844 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road

    105 m · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    2460 ft · 36 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    775 ft · 23 sec · Morgantown Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Fayette Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on National Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway

    1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · National Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    13.7 mi · 21 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  31. 31

    Continue on Hiskett Street

    1616 ft · 27 sec · Hiskett Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    101 m · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Armstrong Street

    1061 ft · 18 sec · Armstrong Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Pike
30.8 mi · 20%
National Freeway
25.7 mi · 17%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.3 mi · 13%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 12%
McMullen Highway Southwest
13.7 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

National Pike

Keep slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheat Lake
01h 43m from Weirton
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weirton and Sunny near Keyser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Cheat Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Weirton and 76.4 miles from Keyser.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Keyser.

Stop Ideas Near Cheat Lake

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

44 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

64 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Frostburg, MD

79 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Keyser. Straight-line distance: 109.06 mi (175.51 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Keyser

City in West Virginia, United States

Population4,863
Coordinates39.4409300, -78.9739200
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Keyser (-78.97392, 39.44093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.70
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.35 $42.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.78 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $5.62 $30.31 $60.63

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 Keyser. The current time is 02:34:55.

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.