Mount Hope to Weirton Heights is 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m via I 77, SR 7, and North State Rt. 2, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within West Virginia, traversing primarily southeastern parts of the state. While it's a manageable one-day trip, consider the 68% highway share when planning your departure. This route offers a straightforward connection, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
107.6 miles from Mount Hope, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m 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
Slaughters Creek
6.2 mi
23m
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 Mount Hope, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on CR 14/02
0.3 mi·1 min·CR 14/02
2
Turn slight left
1.3 mi·5 min
3
Continue on Slaughters Creek
6.2 mi·23 min·Slaughters Creek
4
Turn right onto WV 61
0.3 mi·42 sec·3rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·48 sec
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left
0.2 mi·18 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
8
Merge onto I 64; I 77
16 mi·18 min·West Virginia Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi·2 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: ParkersburgUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
11
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
13
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
14
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
15
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
16
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
17
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
18
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
19
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
20
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
21
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
22
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
24
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
25
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
26
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
27
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
28
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
30
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·US 22
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
33
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft·10 sec
34
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
35
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
36
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft·0 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 36m estimated drive time, departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Weirton Heights comfortably within daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you can plan a brief break mid-journey, perhaps after the longest stretch on I 77. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto SR 7 and North State Rt. 2, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. A fuel cost estimate of $34 suggests planning for at least one fill-up along the way.
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 107.6 miles from Mount Hope, WV, or about 2h 21m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Hope, 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 Mount Hope, WV
This is one driving day of about 215.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mount Hope, 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 103.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8 mi into trip|~30m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip|~31m in
At end of road, turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.6 mi into trip|~50m 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
26.5 mi into trip|~53m 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
103.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
$33.65 one way
$67.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.80
$73.59
premium
$4.70
$39.83
$79.66
diesel
$5.61
$47.51
$95.03
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: 75.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
Efficient EV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
EV Truck/SUV
86.1
1
$30.13
$13.77
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Hope, WV
Late night
in Mount Hope on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night
in Weirton Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:48 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
22 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
4h 36m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this journey, with 68% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 78.7 miles on I 77, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to SR 7 and North State Rt. 2, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This route is designed for covering distance rather than winding scenic byways, so prepare for steady driving.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 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?
9/10
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 8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 215.2 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 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 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 Mount Hope, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
103.4 mi in|~2h 15m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 215.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton Heights, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
