How far is Weirton, WV from Mineral Wells, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Mineral Wells, WV is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
119.6 mi
02h 27m
Flight
98.53 mi
158.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.53 mi
Kilometers
158.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.6 mi
Kilometers
192.47 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Sun, May 31, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Sun, May 31, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-05-31T06:25
Arrive Mineral Wells
Sun, May 31, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
New Martinsville
WV

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
59.8 mi
01h 13m
To Mineral Wells
59.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Mineral Wells.

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Mineral Wells

    1857 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old 21

    152 m · 13 sec · Old 21

  26. 26

    Continue on Old 21

    7 m · 1 sec · Old 21

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 21

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 29%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 18%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 14%
Emerson Avenue
15 mi · 13%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 11%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dean Martin Boulevard

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

34 mi · 00h 44m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Martinsville
01h 13m from Weirton
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weirton and Sunny near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

New Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Weirton and 59.8 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Mineral Wells.

Stop Ideas Near New Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

115 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

116 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 98.53 mi (158.57 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population1,950
Coordinates39.1903500, -81.5320700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Mineral Wells (-81.53207, 39.19035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Mineral Wells. The current time is 06:25:38.

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.