Weirton to Logan is 246.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m via WV 2 and US 119, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way south. With a single recommended stop and a drive under five hours, this trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure.
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
123.1 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m 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
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 Logan, 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
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·34 sec·WV 73
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn left onto WV 73
0.6 mi·1 min·WV 73
34
Turn left onto WV 10
0.2 mi·27 sec·Landau Lane
35
Continue on Water Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Water Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto Dingess Street
313 ft·10 sec·Dingess Street
37
Turn right onto White Street
15 ft·0 sec·White Street
38
Arrive at destination
White Street
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight, consider departing Weirton in the morning. With a drive time under five hours, this route is manageable in one day, but the single recommended stop at mile 76.6 on WV 2 is a good point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $42, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially as you move onto US 119. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility to adjust your timing if needed.
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 123.1 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 123.1 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 Logan, 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 246.2 miles and 4h 51m.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 246.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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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.
5
246.2 mi into trip|~4h 51m in|Dingess Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dingess Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.16 one way
$78.32 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$42.70
$85.39
premium
$4.78
$46.32
$92.64
diesel
$5.35
$51.86
$103.71
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: 86.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.9
0
$25.85
$11.82
Efficient EV
61.6
0
$21.54
$9.85
EV Truck/SUV
98.5
1
$34.47
$15.76
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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Afternoon
in Weirton on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Logan, WV
Afternoon
in Logan on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Newport, OH
123 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
9 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 51m 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 drive features 56% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 246.2 miles on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on WV 2 covers 76.6 miles, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. You'll transition from highway driving to more varied surface roads as you proceed. Be prepared for a change in pace when the highway segment concludes.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 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 5.4 miles in near South Court Street.
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 24 significant decision points across 246.2 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 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; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weirton is a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. This city is built on the steel industry which you can find along the Ohio River and is origin location of Weirton Steel.
Areas of Weirton may also be recognised for their role as a filming location for the movie Super 8.
Logan is a city of 1,500 people (2019) in West Virginia. The city occupies narrow stretches of flat land along the Guyandotte River and its local tributaries, abutting extremely steep hills. Once anchored by the coal mining industry, It is known for its connection to the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud.
As many of the local coal seams have been mined to empty, the number of people employed in the mineral extraction industry has declined. This has resulted in noticeable population decline for several decades.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 246.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m 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.
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 Logan, 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: 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; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Logan, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
