Origin
Chester, WV
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, WV to Weirton, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Chester and Weirton, West Virginia, you can expect a straightforward 19.2-mile journey. This drive typically takes about 29 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the entire route is located within the Southeast region of the state, the transit feels familiar and consistent. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because of the short duration, you will not need to plan for any overnight stays or complex logistics along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| County Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Chester Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carolina Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto WV 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carolina Avenue
3
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
4
Continue on WV 2
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Street
5
Continue on WV 2
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chester Street
6
Turn left onto WV 2
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Madison Street
7
Continue on WV 2
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Avenue
8
Continue on WV 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
9
Continue on WV 2
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
10
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 2 / Carolina Avenue
Turn right onto WV 2 / Carolina Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WV 2 / Madison Street
Turn left onto WV 2 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Weirton, WV
Late night in Weirton on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 to 13 mph
65% chance
Live forecast
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
13 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate using a combination of Washington Street, Ohio River Boulevard, and County Road to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace through local corridors. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.6 miles on Washington Street, which serves as the primary artery for the first half of your travel. The constant turns require your full attention, providing a hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2 / Carolina Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chester, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2 / Carolina Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (WV 2 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
835 ft
672 ft
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
353 ft
Highest Point
835 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2 / Carolina Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (WV 2 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton, WV before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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