How far is Weirton, WV from Ronceverte, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Ronceverte, WV is about 260.4 miles (419 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.32 mi
05h 29m
Flight
184.54 mi
296.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.54 mi
Kilometers
296.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.32 mi
Kilometers
418.95 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ronceverte
Mon, May 25, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Mon, May 25, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-05-25T03:58
Arrive Ronceverte
Mon, May 25, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:02 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
Weston
WV

City in West Virginia

From Weirton
130.2 mi
02h 44m
To Ronceverte
130.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 South: Follansbee, Wheeling

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Arbuckle Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Arbuckle Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Levasy Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Levasy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Richwood Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Richwood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland West Trail

    56 m · 3 sec · Midland West Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20

  21. 21

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte

    1458 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Seneca Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Maplewood Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1741 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
136 mi · 52%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
27.7 mi · 11%
Greenbrier Street
18.9 mi · 7%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 7%
Levasy Road
12.3 mi · 5%
Arbuckle Road
11.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
184.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
02h 44m from Weirton
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Weirton and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ronceverte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Weirton and 130.2 miles from Ronceverte.

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

The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Weirton and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ronceverte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Ronceverte. Straight-line distance: 184.54 mi (296.99 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Ronceverte

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

Population1,649
Coordinates37.7498400, -80.4628500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Weirton (-80.58952, 40.41896)
End: Ronceverte (-80.46285, 37.74984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.70 $81.41
Premium $4.78 $43.91 $87.82
Diesel $5.62 $51.68 $103.37

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Ronceverte. The current time is 03:58:00.

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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.