How far is Weirton, WV from Ranson, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Ranson, WV is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Ranson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Ranson.
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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
20.3 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 43 Toll South: California
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
844 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
105 m · 13 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
2460 ft · 36 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Morgantown Street
775 ft · 23 sec · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Fayette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2428 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on National Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · National Pike
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 19 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1639 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Apple Harvest Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Continue on Route 9 Bypass
10 mi · 12 min · Route 9 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1534 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Currie Road
148 m · 14 sec · Currie Road
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Turn left onto North Mildred Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Mildred Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle
53 m · 3 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Ranson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67.2 mi · 01h 15m
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 Sunny near Ranson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Ranson?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Weirton and 117.1 miles from Ranson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weirton and Sunny near Ranson.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
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 Piedmont.
Frostburg, MD
Grantsville, MD
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 164.25 mi (264.33 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
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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