How far is Weirton, WV from Prosperity, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Prosperity, WV is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Prosperity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Prosperity.
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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
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2605 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
2170 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1 km · 1 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn right onto Prosperity Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Prosperity Road
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Turn left onto Curtis Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Curtis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Curtis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Prosperity.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
136 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Weirton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prosperity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Prosperity?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Weirton and 121 miles from Prosperity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Weirton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prosperity.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek
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 Lost Creek.
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Prosperity. Straight-line distance: 181.42 mi (291.97 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prosperity
The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 37.8365000, -81.2017700 |
| Altitude | 752 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prosperity (-81.20177, 37.8365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.96 | $33.83 | $67.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.80 | $81.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
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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