Huntington, WV to Weirton, WV is 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a straightforward drive. With a 53% highway share, expect a mix of faster travel and more local cruising. It's a single-day trip, so you can start anytime and arrive with plenty of daylight remaining.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.2 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
66.2 mi
1h 18m
SR 7
34.1 mi
44m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
Huntington Road
20.8 mi
23m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi
20m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 66.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
40 ft·8 sec·8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 60
2.9 mi·6 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Short Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Short Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2
0.2 mi·30 sec·Bridge Street
6
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
7
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·20 min·Ohio River Road
8
Continue on WV 2
21 mi·23 min·Huntington Road
9
Continue on WV 2
0.1 mi·7 sec·Viand Street
10
Continue on WV 2
0.3 mi·25 sec·WV 2
11
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
29 mi·35 min·WV 2; WV 62
12
Turn left onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
13
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
17
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
19
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
22
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
24
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
26
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
27
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
30
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
32
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
33
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
34
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m duration, starting in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. You'll have only one suggested stop, so plan that break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 66.2-mile stretch on WV 2, as services might be less frequent. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
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 107.2 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.2 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Huntington, 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 WV 2 for about 66.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 211.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / 5th Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip|~9m in|WV 2 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.1 mi into trip|~56m in|WV 2; WV 62
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2; WV 62
Navigation decision point
6
105.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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...
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211.8 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.65 one way
$63.31 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$34.79
$69.57
premium
$4.49
$37.92
$75.83
diesel
$4.80
$40.48
$80.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
EV Truck/SUV
85.8
1
$30.02
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Huntington, WV
Late night
in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 2 to 7 mph81% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:42PM EDT until July 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Weirton, WV
Late night
in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 3 to 12 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:42PM EDT until July 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 214.4-mile route is on highways. You'll encounter a 66.2-mile stretch on WV 2, which is the longest continuous segment on a single road. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll transition between faster-paced driving and areas with more local traffic and intersections.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.2 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
807 ft555 ft
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
362 ft
Highest Point
807 ft
~107.2 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
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 Huntington, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia. Along the banks of the Ohio River, Huntington is home to Marshall University, a state-supported public university and the second largest in the state, as well as Huntington Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state. Claiming to be the origin of the West Virginia-style hot dog, and home to the world's largest rotating root beer mug, Huntington, nicknamed the "Jewel City" is a historic, walkable small city that offers the intrepid traveler several unique cultural diversions, with an excellent music and restaurant scene for its size.
Top landmarks
•Huntington Museum of Art — non-profit organization in Huntington, West Virginia, USA
•Downtown Huntington Historic District — US national historic district in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
•Camden Park — amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia
Weirton is a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. This city is built on the steel industry which you can find along the Ohio River and is origin location of Weirton Steel.
Areas of Weirton may also be recognised for their role as a filming location for the movie Super 8.
The longest stretch is about 66.2 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (WV 2; WV 62): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
