Trip from Oceana, 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

5h 26m

Distance

264.9 mi

426 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 19m

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

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Oceana, WV

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Weirton Heights, WV

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Trip Overview

Spanning 275.9 miles, this trip from Oceana to Weirton Heights is a substantial journey across West Virginia. You should plan on approximately 4 hours and 56 minutes of driving time, making it a manageable, albeit long, one-day trek. Since this route avoids major highways entirely, you will be navigating local roads like Pond Fork Road, Madison Avenue, and State Street for the duration of the trip. Budget about $44 for fuel to cover the distance. Because of the technical nature of the roads, you might find a single day of driving sufficient, but you should be prepared for a focused day behind the wheel.

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

132.4 miles from Oceana, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	78.4 mi	1h 24m
Pond Fork Road	35.3 mi	52m
SR 7	34.1 mi	44m
US 119	28.1 mi	32m
North State Rt. 2	22.4 mi	27m
2nd Street	16.9 mi	19m
State Route 2	11.7 mi	13m
Kopperston Road	5.6 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WV 85

5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

Continue on WV 85

4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

Continue on WV 85

31 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road

Continue on WV 85

2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

Turn right onto WV 85

0.6 mi · 50 sec · State Street

Turn straight onto WV 85

1.9 mi · 2 min · Smoot Avenue

Turn left onto US 119

27 mi · 31 min · US 119

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 119

Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

Merge onto I 77

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 77

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

Given the 4 hour and 56 minute duration, your best bet is to hit the road early in the morning to avoid fatigue on these technical, turn-heavy routes. Since you are limited to local roads, remember to pace your single planned stop strategically to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $44 estimate assumes a steady pace on local pavement. Because this route involves navigating through numerous local segments rather than a straight highway shot, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns along Madison Avenue and State Street.

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 132.4 miles from Oceana, WV, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 58 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.4 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 21m

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 Oceana, 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 Oceana, WV

This is one driving day of about 264.9 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Oceana, 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 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parkersburg, WV

132 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.

Popular next leg

Parkersburg, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

119.4 mi · 2h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Madison, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parkersburg, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Oceana, 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 78.4 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

Fortune Pavilion

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 75.7

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16812650474

Visit website

Fazio's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

1.2 mi

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

1.7 mi

Fortune Pavilion

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16812650474

Visit website

Fazio's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13043443071

Visit website

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13043463745

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13043440868

Visit website

City Perk Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.3

St Marys, West Virginia

+13046849988

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13043428899

Swiftwater Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13043422443

Visit website

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 73.2 and 153.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 119

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119 toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Cha...

74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

153 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | WV 2

Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

153.4 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

$41.42 one way

$82.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$45.29	$90.59
premium	$4.70	$49.03	$98.05
diesel	$5.61	$58.49	$116.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.5	0	$27.81	$12.72
Efficient EV	66.2	0	$23.18	$10.60
EV Truck/SUV	106	1	$37.09	$16.95

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Oceana, WV

Night in Oceana on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weirton Heights, WV

Night in Weirton Heights on Saturday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

12 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

5h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience the monotony of high-speed interstates; instead, you will navigate winding, local thoroughfares for the entire 275.9 miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and lower speeds, which keeps the experience engaging but requires more physical effort than a typical highway commute. You will find that the lack of highway stretches means the road surface and traffic patterns remain consistently local in nature throughout the journey.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.2 miles in near US 119.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 264.9 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 73.2 miles (US 119): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.2 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Oceana, WV and Weirton Heights, WV, road signs point toward Beckley and Parkersburg.

Beckley

73.2 mi in | ~1h 40m | via US 119

Parkersburg

153 mi in | ~3h 6m | via WV 2

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 264.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.4 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Weirton Heights, WV before the return drive.

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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Trip from Oceana, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

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

Fortune Pavilion

Fortune Pavilion

Fazio's

First Watch

Sitar of India

Chick-fil-A

City Perk Cafe

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

Swiftwater Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Grand Vue

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Oceana, WV

Weirton Heights, WV

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 26m 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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