Trip from Charleston, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

191.3 mi

308 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 13m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 54m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 191.3-mile journey from Charleston, WV, to Weirton Heights, WV, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 3 hours and 47 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate I-77, SR 7, and North State Rt. 2, with about 68% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $30, making it an economical option. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, highway-focused drive through West Virginia.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.7 miles from Charleston, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	78.7 mi	1h 24m
SR 7	34.1 mi	44m
North State Rt. 2	22.4 mi	27m
2nd Street	16.9 mi	19m
State Route 2	11.7 mi	13m
Emerson Avenue	5 mi	5m
Wells Street	5 mi	5m
Vine Street	4.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 78.7 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.

Start on Dickinson Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Dickinson Street

At end of road, turn left onto Christopher Street

264 ft · 13 sec · Christopher Street

Turn right onto Capitol Street

311 ft · 17 sec · Capitol Street

Turn left onto Smith Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Smith Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 64; I 77

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 64; I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

136 ft · 3 sec · WV 2

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

Turn right onto WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

Turn left onto WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 30 sec · 12th Street

Continue on SR 872

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 872

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Continue on SR 7

34 mi · 44 min · SR 7

Turn left onto Slack Street

519 ft · 14 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North 7th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto US 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

Keep slight right at fork

352 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto CR 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · Three Springs Drive

At end of road, turn right onto CR 507

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cove Road

Turn sharp left onto WV 105

45 ft · 0 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Arrive at destination

WV 105

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under four hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart Charleston, WV, in the morning and arrive in Weirton Heights, WV, by lunchtime, or leave after lunch and still have plenty of daylight. Factor in the $30 fuel cost when planning your budget. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 78.7-mile stretch on I-77 with a brief pause for fuel or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto SR 7 and North State Rt. 2, where services might be less frequent than on the interstate.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.7 miles from Charleston, WV, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.7 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Charleston, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Charleston, WV

This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Charleston, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Martinsville, WV

96 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Point Pleasant, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lebanon, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Charleston, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.1 mi

Laury's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

0.4 mi

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13043463745

Visit website

Laury's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13043430055

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13043440868

Visit website

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13043436558

Visit website

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 79.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Christopher Street

At end of road, turn left onto Christopher Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Capitol Street

Turn right onto Capitol Street

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | WV 2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.92 one way

$59.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$32.71	$65.42
premium	$4.70	$35.41	$70.81
diesel	$5.61	$42.24	$84.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.4	$20.09	$9.18
Efficient EV	47.8	$16.74	$7.65
EV Truck/SUV	76.5	$26.78	$12.24

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Charleston, WV

Late night in Charleston on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton Heights, WV

Late night in Weirton Heights on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 191.3-mile route, with 68% of the mileage on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.7 miles on I-77, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to SR 7 and North State Rt. 2, the character of the drive may shift, potentially offering different road surfaces and speeds. This mix means you'll experience periods of efficient travel on the interstate followed by potentially more varied driving on state routes.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Christopher Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 191.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Christopher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Charleston, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.

Parkersburg

79.5 mi in | ~1h 26m | via WV 2

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 191.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Weirton Heights, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton Heights, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

First Watch

First Watch

Sitar of India

Laury's Restaurant

Chick-fil-A

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

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Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

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Grand Vue

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Charleston, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 47m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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