How far is White Sulphur Springs, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from White Sulphur Springs, WV to Weirton, WV is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
265.21 mi
04h 47m
Flight
181.87 mi
292.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.87 mi
Kilometers
292.69 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.21 mi
Kilometers
426.82 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in White Sulphur Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Sulphur Springs
2026-04-16T03:23
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs
131.9 mi
02h 23m
To Weirton
133.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Sulphur Springs and Weirton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Sulphur Springs and Weirton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    146 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Sam Black Church

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canvas-Nettie Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Pike

    10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    2605 ft · 48 sec · 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Sulphur Springs and Weirton.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
140 mi · 53%
East Main Street
24 mi · 9%
Washington Pike
18 mi · 7%
Canvas-Nettie Road
11.4 mi · 4%
Commerce Street
8.31 mi · 3%
WV 2 North
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

140 mi · 02h 33m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
02h 23m from White Sulphur Springs
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Sulphur Springs to Weirton?

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 131.9 miles from White Sulphur Springs and 133.3 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Sulphur Springs and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 181.87 mi (292.69 km).

White Sulphur Springs

#1 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-80.297513, 37.796467)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.15
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.07 $74.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.78 $44.72 $89.44
Diesel $5.62 $52.64 $105.28

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between White Sulphur Springs and Weirton. The current time is 03:23:52.

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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.