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Trip from Weirton, WV to Beckley, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

247.4 mi

398 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m

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

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city in West Virginia, United States

Weirton, WV

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city in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Beckley, WV

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Trip Overview

This 246-mile journey from Weirton to Beckley, West Virginia, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, it's an economical option for exploring within the state. You'll navigate primarily local roads, making this a turn-heavy drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels. Given its manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

123.7 miles from Weirton, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WV 2 76.6 mi 1h 22m
I 77 58.6 mi 1h 9m
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
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, WV and Beckley, WV.

1

Start on WV 2

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
2

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 22
3

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 244
4

Merge onto SR 7

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
5

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec
6

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
7

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street
8

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street
9

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
11

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road
12

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur
13

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
14

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
15

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
16

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
17

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
18

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 4th Avenue
19

Turn left onto WV 2

269 ft · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
20

Turn right onto WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
21

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
22

Continue on WV 2

5.1 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue
23

Take the exit onto WV 2

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · WV 2
24

Continue on I 77

59 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley
26

Turn left onto WV 3

1.9 mi · 4 min · Harper Road
27

Continue on WV 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Neville Street
28

At end of road, turn left onto South Heber Street

152 ft · 6 sec · South Heber Street
29

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Main Street
30

Turn left onto WV 210

122 ft · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
31

Arrive at destination

WV 210

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 11-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Weirton to maximize your daylight and flexibility. With only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you can easily complete this 246-mile journey in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $39 estimated cost suggests consistent fueling needs on local roads. A key tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent turns; having your navigation set up and readily accessible will be crucial for a smooth and stress-free experience.

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 123.7 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 31m 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 54 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.7 miles or 2h 31m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beckley, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Weirton, 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, WV

This is one driving day of about 247.4 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Weirton, 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.

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parkersburg, WV

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.

Popular next leg

Parkersburg, WV to Beckley, WV

135 mi · 2h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Colerain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parkersburg, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 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

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 194.4

Hours: 9:30 am–12 pm

+13049266793

Visit website

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

0.5 mi

Daily Dose Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, WV

1.1 mi

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 194.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–12 pm

+13049266793

Visit website

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16812651980

Daily Dose Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 194.4

Charleston, WV

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16812653943

Visit website

Calacinos Pizzeria and Sports Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13042531010

Visit website

El Bandido - Beckley

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16812071416

Visit website

Rancho Grande Méxican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042522550

Visit website

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13042527675

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steak House (Beckley )

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+13042500288

Visit website

DC-America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 247.4

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336374221

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 247.4

Mt Hope, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 194.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.3

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 247.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
244.5 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in

Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley
5
247.3 mi into trip | ~4h 55m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
247.4 mi into trip | ~4h 55m in | WV 210 / North Kanawha Street

Turn left onto WV 210 / North Kanawha Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.69 one way

$77.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $42.30 $84.60
premium $4.70 $45.79 $91.58
diesel $5.61 $54.62 $109.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.2 0 $25.98 $11.88
Efficient EV 61.9 0 $21.65 $9.90
EV Truck/SUV 99 1 $34.64 $15.83

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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 16, 2026

Origin

Weirton, WV

Night in Weirton on Saturday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 to 13 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Destination

Beckley, WV

Night in Beckley on Saturday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

26 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

4h 55m 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 for this 246-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads like Dean Martin Boulevard, North 4th Street, and Slack Street for the majority of your time, encountering more frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits. Since there are no significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable. The character of the drive will likely involve navigating through communities and varied terrain without the predictability of interstate travel.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 244.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 247.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

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 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 244.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Beckley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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