Montgomery to Weirton is 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m via I 77, SR 7, and North State Rt. 2, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 67% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it a straightforward drive. This is a good option if you're looking for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
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
108 miles from Montgomery, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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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
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi
18m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
3rd Avenue
8.4 mi
14m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, WV and Weirton, WV.
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Start on WV 61
2.8 mi·4 min·2nd Avenue
2
Continue on WV 61
8.4 mi·14 min·3rd Avenue
3
Turn right
0.2 mi·48 sec
4
At end of road, turn left
0.2 mi·18 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
16 mi·18 min·West Virginia Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi·2 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: ParkersburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
9
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
12
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
13
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
14
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
15
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
16
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
17
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
18
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
19
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
20
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
22
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
23
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
24
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
25
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
26
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
28
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
29
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
30
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 21m drive, consider an early morning departure to give yourself plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch without a major change is 78.7 miles on I 77, plan your stop around that midpoint to refuel or stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, it's a budget-friendly trip. The route is efficient enough to be completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time.
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 108 miles from Montgomery, WV, or about 2h 6m 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h 6m 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 28m
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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, WV
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Montgomery, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 213.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.5 mi into trip|~20m in
At end of road, turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.8 mi into trip|~39m 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
5
29.7 mi into trip|~42m 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
6
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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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213.4 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
$34.30 one way
$68.60 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$37.40
$74.80
premium
$4.78
$40.63
$81.26
diesel
$6.18
$52.52
$105.04
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
West Virginia Turnpike
(15.9 mi)$1.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.89
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.23
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Montgomery, WV
Morning
in Montgomery on Monday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 18 at 5:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 5:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Weirton, WV
Morning
in Weirton on Monday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 18 at 5:48AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 5:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 67% of the 215.9 miles on faster roads like I 77. You'll encounter a long stretch of 78.7 miles on I 77 before transitioning to surface roads like SR 7 and North State Rt. 2. Expect a dense exit environment for much of the route, particularly on the interstate sections.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
859 ft635 ft
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
859 ft
~113.9 mi in
Elevation Range
224 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 Montgomery, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 215.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m 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.
Expect about $1.11 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
