How far is Williamson, WV from Weirton, WV?

The driving distance from Williamson, WV to Weirton, WV is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
281.43 mi
04h 36m
Flight
210.15 mi
338.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.15 mi
Kilometers
338.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.43 mi
Kilometers
452.91 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Williamson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamson
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Weirton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamson
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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Williamson
134.8 mi
02h 18m
To Weirton
146.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harvey Street

    1194 ft · 19 sec · Harvey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1854 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42.9 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.1 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    820 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamson 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harvey Street
79.8 mi · 28%
I 77 North
78.8 mi · 28%
12th Street
35.1 mi · 12%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 8%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 6%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

76.9 mi · 01h 23m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
210.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
02h 18m from Williamson
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamson and Sunny near Weirton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Williamson and 146.6 miles from Weirton.

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

The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamson and Sunny near Weirton.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenswood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenswood.

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamson and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 210.15 mi (338.2 km).

Williamson

#1 Williamson

County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates37.6742700, -82.2773600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Weirton

#2 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvey Street (-82.277341, 37.674243)
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $39.33
Round trip
$78.67
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.33 $78.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.98 $87.96
Premium $4.78 $47.45 $94.89
Diesel $5.62 $55.85 $111.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamson and Weirton. The current time is 00:48:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.