How far is Wheeling, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Weirton Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Weirton Heights.
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Start on Chapline Street
10 m · 8 sec · Chapline Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
103 m · 10 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 33 min · Warwood Avenue
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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 Wheeling 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.
Warwood Avenue
Continue on Warwood Avenue
21.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeling to Weirton Heights?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 15 miles from Wheeling and 17 miles from Weirton Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheeling and Chance Rain Showers near Weirton Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.29 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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