How far is Weirton, WV from Ripley, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Ripley, WV is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.71 mi
03h 04m
Flight
125.64 mi
202.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.71 mi
Kilometers
245.77 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripley
Mon, Jun 1, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Mon, Jun 1, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-06-01T09:49
Arrive Ripley
Mon, Jun 1, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sistersville
WV

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Weirton
76.4 mi
01h 32m
To Ripley
76.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East, WV 62: Ripley

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ripley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ripley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    14 m · 2 sec · South Church Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
47.2 mi · 31%
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 23%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 14%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 11%
3rd Street
13.7 mi · 9%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sistersville
01h 32m from Weirton
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weirton and Partly Sunny near Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Weirton and 76.4 miles from Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weirton and Partly Sunny near Ripley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 125.64 mi (202.2 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Ripley

Town in West Virginia

Population3,139
Coordinates38.8187000, -81.7106900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Ripley (-81.71069, 38.8187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.4 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.70
10.78 gal · 40.8 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.35 $42.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.78 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $5.62 $30.31 $60.63

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Ripley. The current time is 09:49:43.

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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.