How far is West Liberty, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Weirton Heights.
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Start on Van Meter Way
13 m · 3 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Van Meter Way
3.7 mi · 7 min · Van Meter Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethany Pike
6.1 mi · 11 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
1049 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road
1 km · 2 min · Cove Road
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Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Liberty and Weirton Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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8.94 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving West Liberty and Partly Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Liberty to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from West Liberty and 12.1 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Liberty and Partly Sunny near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
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 Wellsburg.
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Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton Heights
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 19,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.4084000, -80.5392400 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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