Weirton, WV to Mount Hope, WV is 213.3 miles and takes about 4h 33m via WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, and Energy Road, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mix of driving experiences, with a significant portion on surface roads. It's a manageable drive for a single day, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
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
106.7 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
76.6 mi
1h 22m
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.4 mi
44m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
I 77
18.6 mi
21m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
13.7 mi
15m
Slaughters Creek
7.5 mi
29m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 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 Mount Hope, 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
19 mi·21 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
26
Turn right
0.2 mi·34 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork
180 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
28
Turn slight right onto WV 61
0.2 mi·29 sec·3rd Avenue
29
Turn left onto CR 72
0.1 mi·24 sec·Slaughters Creek
30
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 72
7.4 mi·28 min·Slaughters Creek
31
Continue on CR 14/02
0.3 mi·1 min·CR 14/02
32
Arrive at destination
CR 14/02
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 33m estimated duration, leaving Weirton in the morning should allow you to reach Mount Hope with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The $36 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate for this 213.3-mile drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 76.6-mile stretch on WV 2, as services might be more spread out in certain sections. This is a straightforward drive, so no need to break it up unless you prefer a more leisurely pace.
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 106.7 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 13m 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 47 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Hope, 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 213.3 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 205.5 — 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
204.5 mi into trip|~4h in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
7
205.3 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
205.5 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|CR 72 / Slaughters Creek
Turn left onto CR 72 / Slaughters Creek
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.93 one way
$67.85 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$36.99
$73.98
premium
$4.78
$40.13
$80.26
diesel
$5.35
$44.93
$89.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.40
$10.24
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.86
$13.65
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mount Hope, WV
Afternoon
in Mount Hope on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Newport, OH
107 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 33m 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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 206
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 46% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 76.6 miles on WV 2. You'll notice the transition from more developed areas near Weirton to more rural cruising as you head south. Be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic as you pass through towns.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 204.5 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 213.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Mount Hope, 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 2.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 204.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 Mount Hope, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
