How far is Weirton, WV from Williamstown, WV?
The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Williamstown, WV is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weirton and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton and Williamstown.
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Start on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road
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Take the exit slight right
2454 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
77 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
17 m · 2 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton and Williamstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cadiz Road
Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weirton to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Weirton and 58.1 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Benwood
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 Benwood.
Union Station
Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 83.79 mi (134.85 km).
#1 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamstown
City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,860 |
| Coordinates | 39.4006300, -81.4481800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamstown (-81.44818, 39.40063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
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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