Origin
Weirton Heights, WV
Evening in Weirton Heights on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton Heights, WV to Prosperity, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
247.1 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton Heights, WV
Federated Art
Prosperity, WV
Monstera Production
Trip Overview
Weirton Heights, WV to Prosperity, WV is 247.1 miles and takes about 4h 49m via I 79 and US 19, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 84% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly straightforward trip. This route is a solid option for a single-day drive, especially if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
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
123.5 miles from Weirton Heights, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 136.8 mi | 2h 27m |
| US 19 | 59.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Southern Beltway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| US 22 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Upper Millcreek Telsa Road | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 27m
Traffic on I-79
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~993 veh/hr typical · worst 1,339
Quietest
2 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights, WV and Prosperity, WV.
1
Start on WV 105
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto WV 105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Colliers Way
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 22
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 22
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
7
Merge onto PA Tpke 576
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 South: Washington
9
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 79
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79
Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70; I 79
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit onto I 79
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
I 79
Exit 21
Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
14
Keep slight left at fork
318 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
16
Continue on US 19
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 19
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 19
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
18
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
19
Turn right onto CR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prosperity Road
20
Turn left onto Curtis Avenue
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Curtis Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Curtis Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 49m duration and 247.1 miles, leaving Weirton Heights in the morning should allow ample time to reach Prosperity before dark. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or where you transition off I 79. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move away from the main interstate corridors, and remember the estimated fuel cost is $37. The longest stretch without a major road change is 136.8 miles on I 79, so plan your refueling accordingly.
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 123.5 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.5 miles or 2h 24m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prosperity, 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.
+
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 Weirton Heights, WV
This is one driving day of about 247.1 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 I 79 for about 136.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.5 miles from Weirton Heights, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsyl...
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvani...
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 79
Keep slight left at fork onto I 79 toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morg...
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 79
Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.86 one way
$75.73 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| premium | $4.64 | $45.11 | $90.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $54.47 | $108.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Southern Beltway
(11.7 mi)
$0.82
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.95 | $11.86 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.59 | $15.81 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Prosperity, WV
Evening in Prosperity on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 221.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The bulk of this drive, 84%, is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. You'll encounter 136.8 miles on I 79 as the longest continuous stretch before you transition to other main roads like US 19 and the Southern Beltway. Expect a lot of highway cruising with frequent exit and entrance ramps as you navigate the interstate system for much of the 4h 49m trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.8 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 247.1 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,468 ft
840 ft
Total Climb
2,455 ft
Total Descent
1,188 ft
Highest Point
2,468 ft
~247.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,628 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weirton Heights, WV and Prosperity, WV, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport, Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania and Morgantown.
Pa Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Airport
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Pa Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
13.6 mi in
|
~20m
Morgantown
38.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 79
About the Cities
Starting in Weirton Heights, WV
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 247.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.8 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with Southern Beltway. 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 Prosperity, 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Prosperity, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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