Traveling from Weirton to Gilbert Creek covers 274 miles of West Virginia terrain, requiring about 5 hours and 40 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays entirely within the state's Southeast region, you can realistically complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $44 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating the route involves a blend of WV 2, US 119, and Dean Martin Boulevard, offering a varied experience across the state. It is a straightforward trip for those comfortable with a full day of driving, providing a practical way to traverse the region from north to south.
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
137 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
US 119
53.1 mi
1h 1m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
WV 44
17 mi
29m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
US 52
7.4 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Gilbert Creek, WV.
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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
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Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
15
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
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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
2.3 mi·2 min·I 77
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
27
Merge onto I 64
0.6 mi·48 sec·I 64
28
Take the exit onto US 119
0.7 mi·1 min·US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
52 mi·1 hr·US 119
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
31
Turn left onto WV 73
1.9 mi·2 min·WV 73
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on WV 73
0.3 mi·32 sec·WV 73
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on WV 44
17 mi·29 min·WV 44
34
Turn left onto US 52
7.4 mi·10 min·US 52
35
Turn right onto CR 13
4.5 mi·10 min·Gilbert Creek Road
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Arrive at destination
CR 13
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 40 minute duration, aiming for an early morning departure gives you the best flexibility to reach your destination before nightfall. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 274-mile journey and keep your focus sharp. With a fuel budget of $44, it is wise to top off your tank before departing Weirton to avoid unnecessary mid-trip stops. Since the route utilizes a mix of state and local roads, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the transition onto Dean Martin Boulevard smoothly. Maintaining this pace ensures you arrive at Gilbert Creek without feeling rushed or overly fatigued.
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 137 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 46m 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 60 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gilbert Creek, 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 274 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 242.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
188.2 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
242.5 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Take the exit toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
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242.8 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|WV 73
Turn left onto WV 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.85 one way
$85.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$46.85
$93.70
premium
$4.70
$50.71
$101.42
diesel
$5.61
$60.50
$120.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.2
1
$28.77
$13.15
Efficient EV
68.5
0
$23.97
$10.96
EV Truck/SUV
109.6
1
$38.36
$17.54
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Night
in Weirton on Saturday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gilbert Creek, WV
Night
in Gilbert Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
23 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
5h 40m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend about 59% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 76.6 miles along WV 2 before the road character begins to shift. As you transition between the primary roads, expect the driving environment to change from broader thoroughfares to more localized stretches. Staying alert is key, as the route requires you to adapt to different road types as you make your way toward Gilbert Creek.
59% 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?
8/10
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 around 2.5 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 274 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 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 188.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,846 ft617 ft
Total Climb
1,865 ft
Total Descent
1,516 ft
Highest Point
1,846 ft
~262.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,230 ft
Notable High Points
1,846 ft at ~262.5 miles+743 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 274 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m 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 Gilbert Creek, 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 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 188.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gilbert Creek, WV before the return drive.
