How far is Weirton, WV from Madison, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Madison, WV is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
219.47 mi
04h 19m
Flight
175.31 mi
282.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.31 mi
Kilometers
282.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.47 mi
Kilometers
353.21 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
109.7 mi
02h 09m
To Madison
109.7 mi
02h 09m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    1 km · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan

    1.1 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    27.2 mi · 31 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
84 mi · 38%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 16%
US 119 South
27.9 mi · 13%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 8%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 6%
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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
175.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
02h 09m from Weirton
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Weirton and 109.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 175.31 mi (282.14 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Madison

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates38.0670500, -81.8192900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Madison (-81.81929, 38.06705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.32 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
15.5 gal · 58.64 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.78 $37.03 $74.06
Diesel $5.62 $43.59 $87.17

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 Madison. The current time is 00:56:48.

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.