Weirton Heights, WV to Kenova, WV is 228.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region. It offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it suitable for a single-day trip. You'll experience varied scenery as you travel south, with the flexibility to stop and explore along the way.
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
114.5 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
63.7 mi
1h 12m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi
23m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
I 64
16.3 mi
18m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Kenova, WV.
1
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
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
28
Take the exit onto WV 2
29 mi·35 min·WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29
Turn left onto WV 2
0.3 mi·25 sec·WV 2
30
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi·9 sec·Viand Street
31
Continue on WV 2
21 mi·23 min·Bartow Jones Bridge
32
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·Ohio River Road
33
Turn left onto WV 193
3.2 mi·3 min·Big Ben Bowen Highway
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto I 64
16 mi·18 min·I 64
36
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 52
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
37
Turn right onto WV 75
446 ft·7 sec·WV 75
38
Continue on WV 75
0.5 mi·52 sec·WV 75
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on 14th Street
50 ft·2 sec·14th Street
40
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. With just one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 63.7-mile stretch on WV 2, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $35 should give you a good baseline for budgeting. Since it's a manageable day trip, you can decide on your stop based on your needs for a break or a meal.
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 114.5 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 50 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenova, 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 228.9 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 63.7 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 0 and 228.1 — 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
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Raven...
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211.5 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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228.1 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.41 one way
$72.82 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$39.70
$79.39
premium
$4.78
$43.07
$86.13
diesel
$5.35
$48.21
$96.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.7
0
$24.03
$10.99
Efficient EV
57.2
0
$20.03
$9.16
EV Truck/SUV
91.6
1
$32.05
$14.65
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton Heights on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kenova, WV
Afternoon
in Kenova on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
86°F
Marietta, OH
114 mi in
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
4 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 34m 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?
This route is about 38% highway, meaning you'll transition from faster sections to more local roads. The longest continuous stretch on WV 2 is 63.7 miles, giving you a good feel for cruising through different communities. Expect a mixed profile, with some sections feeling more like highway driving and others like navigating through towns and rural areas.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on WV 2.
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 early in the drive near CR 507 / Cove Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 228.9 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: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 145.4 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,201 ft556 ft
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
973 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
Elevation Range
645 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 Weirton Heights, WV to Kenova, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 228.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Kenova, 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: near the start (CR 507 / Cove Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.5 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 145.4 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenova, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
