How far is Weirton, WV from Pennsboro, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Pennsboro, WV is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
103.36 mi
02h 25m
Flight
80.88 mi
130.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.36 mi
Kilometers
166.34 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-15T01:44
Arrive Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
51.7 mi
01h 12m
To Pennsboro
51.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Hill Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · River Hill Road

  19. 19

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Tyler Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Sistersville & Salem Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 34%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 21%
Sistersville & Salem Turnpike
13.2 mi · 13%
River Hill Road
7.37 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.33 mi · 4%
Tyler Highway
3.88 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 12m from Weirton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Weirton and 51.6 miles from Pennsboro.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Cameron, WV

Franklin
Municipal corporation,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Moundsville City Building

Moundsville , WV
820 6th St, Moundsville, WV 26041
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Pennsboro. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.16 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Pennsboro (-80.96844, 39.28508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.92
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.46 $28.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.17 $32.33
Premium $4.78 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.62 $20.53 $41.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Pennsboro. The current time is 01:44:24.

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.