How far is Weirton, WV from Rainelle, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Rainelle, WV is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Rainelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Rainelle.
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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
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Gauley Bridge, Rainelle
1907 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Midland Trail
21.1 mi · 31 min · Midland Trail
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Rainelle.
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.
Sunny leaving Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rainelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Rainelle?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 119.2 miles from Weirton and 119.1 miles from Rainelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rainelle.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
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 Rainelle. Straight-line distance: 169.56 mi (272.88 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainelle
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,516 |
| Coordinates | 37.9687300, -80.7670300 |
| Altitude | 733 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainelle (-80.76703, 37.96873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.18 | $80.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
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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