If you are planning a trip from Weirton Heights to Dunbar, prepare for a 197.3-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, and Energy Road. Budgeting approximately $32 for fuel will cover your transit across this portion of West Virginia. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region of the state, you can expect a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
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
98.6 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
I 64
5.9 mi
7m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
North 4th Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Dunbar, WV.
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Start on WV 105
45 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 507
0.6 mi·1 min·Cove Road
3
Turn left onto CR 13
0.5 mi·1 min·Three Springs Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
3.1 mi·3 min·US 22
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
1.1 mi·1 min·US 22
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244
8
Merge onto SR 7
0.4 mi·51 sec·Dean Martin Boulevard
9
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
10
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
12
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
13
Turn right onto SR 7
34 mi·43 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
15
Turn left onto SR 872
0.5 mi·31 sec·Ferry Landing Road
16
Continue on WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·34 sec·WV 2 Spur
17
Turn right onto WV 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Lafayette Avenue
18
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
19
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
20
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
21
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
22
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
24
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
25
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
26
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
27
Take the exit onto WV 2
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·WV 2
28
Continue on I 77
2.3 mi·2 min·I 77
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
31
Merge onto I 64
5.9 mi·7 min·I 64
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
33
Keep slight left at fork
72 ft·2 sec
34
Turn right onto CR 25/25
0.3 mi·35 sec·10th Street
35
Take the ramp
73 ft·1 sec
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
36
Arrive at destination
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 197.3-mile transit, plan for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the total duration is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $32 estimate in mind as you plan your refueling strategy. Because you are navigating a mix of roads, pay close attention to signage when transitioning from WV 2 onto Dean Martin Boulevard and Energy Road. This straightforward route is easy to manage in a single day, so enjoy the steady pace as you head toward Dunbar.
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 98.6 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 43 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunbar, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weirton Heights, 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 Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 197.3 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Weirton Heights, 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 76.6 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 0 and 197.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 507 / Cove Road
Turn sharp right onto CR 507 / Cove Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
7.5 mi into trip|~13m in|South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
190.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
196.9 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
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197.3 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Charleston
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.85 one way
$61.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.74
$67.47
premium
$4.70
$36.52
$73.03
diesel
$5.61
$43.56
$87.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.2
0
$20.72
$9.47
Efficient EV
49.3
0
$17.26
$7.89
EV Truck/SUV
78.9
0
$27.62
$12.63
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dunbar, WV
Afternoon
in Dunbar on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph18% 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
13 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
3h 53m 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 offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway travel. Roughly 46% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more technical sections of the route. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 76.6 miles along WV 2. The road's personality shifts as you transition between these different roadway types, keeping the experience varied rather than monotonous. Expect a drive that requires your full attention as you move between the segments of your journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.6 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.
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 197.3 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: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,201 ft596 ft
Total Climb
611 ft
Total Descent
1,215 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
Elevation Range
605 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 197.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.6 miles on WV 2. 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 Dunbar, 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: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Dunbar, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
