How far is Weirton, WV from Ohio County, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Ohio County, WV is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Ohio County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Ohio County.
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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
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Bethany Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Bethany Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Bethany Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right onto Van Meter Way
3.7 mi · 7 min · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Van Meter Way
1570 ft · 31 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Bethany Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Dement Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dement Road
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Ohio County.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WV 2 South
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling
9.05 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Weirton and Chance Rain Showers near Ohio County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Ohio County?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Weirton and 14.4 miles from Ohio County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Chance Rain Showers near Ohio County.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellsburg.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Ohio County. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ohio County (-80.61906, 40.09692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.26 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.70 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
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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