Connecting Sissonville to Weirton, this 174.7-mile journey through West Virginia is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $28 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel within the state. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the trip maintains a consistent feel throughout. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, the route’s efficiency makes it a practical choice for those who prefer to minimize time behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.4 miles from Sissonville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
63.4 mi
1h 7m
SR 7
34.1 mi
44m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sissonville, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on CR 21
1.7 mi·3 min·Sissonville Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 21/17
140 ft·6 sec·Haines Branch Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I-77
4
Merge onto I 77
63 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 77
5
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
6
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
7
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
8
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
9
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
10
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
11
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
12
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
13
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
14
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
15
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
16
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
18
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
19
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
20
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
21
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
22
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
24
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
25
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
26
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
To keep your travel efficient, plan for at least one stop during the 3-hour and 28-minute duration to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies heavily on highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your progress remains smooth and predictable. Monitoring your fuel levels is wise, especially as you transition from the interstate sections onto the state routes where service frequency may shift. Given the flexibility of this one-day trip, consider leaving early in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep an eye on signage when transitioning between I-77 and the state routes, as the shift from high-speed interstate to local highway navigation happens quickly.
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 87.4 miles from Sissonville, WV, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 38 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
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 Sissonville, 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 Sissonville, WV
This is one driving day of about 174.7 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Sissonville, 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 63.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 172.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-77
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I-77
5
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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...
6
65.7 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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...
5
135.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
172.1 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
$27.32 one way
$54.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.87
$59.74
premium
$4.70
$32.33
$64.67
diesel
$5.61
$38.57
$77.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.4
0
$18.34
$8.39
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
EV Truck/SUV
69.9
0
$24.46
$11.18
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 14, 2026
Origin
Sissonville, WV
Afternoon
in Sissonville on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 7 mph10% chanceLive 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
24 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
3h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a highway-focused profile, with 65% of the journey spent on major roads like I-77, SR 7, and North State Rt. 2. You will start with an interstate experience, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.4 miles on I-77 that allows for steady cruising. As you progress, the transition to state routes shifts the pacing, moving you away from high-speed corridors toward a more localized driving environment. The combination of multi-lane highways and regional roads keeps the experience varied, ensuring you aren't stuck in a monotonous grind for the entire duration. Expect a functional, direct drive that prioritizes connectivity over winding backroads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 174.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 65.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
831 ft623 ft
Total Climb
670 ft
Total Descent
540 ft
Highest Point
831 ft
~65.5 mi in
Elevation Range
208 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 Sissonville, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
65.3 mi in|~1h 11m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 174.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 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.
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: at 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 65.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
