Origin
Weirton, WV
Late night in Weirton on Wednesday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weirton, WV to Pea Ridge, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
212 mi
341 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
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6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weirton, WV
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Pea Ridge, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weirton, WV to Pea Ridge, WV covers 212 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WV 2, Dean Martin Boulevard, Energy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.7 miles on WV 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WV 2 | 63.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Dean Martin Boulevard | 34.4 mi | 44m |
| Energy Road | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Bartow Jones Bridge | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Ohio River Road | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Pea Ridge, 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
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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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
WV 2
24
Take the exit onto WV 2
29 mi
·
35 min
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WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
25
Turn left onto WV 2
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 2
26
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Viand Street
27
Continue on WV 2
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Bartow Jones Bridge
28
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ohio River Road
29
Turn left onto WV 193
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Trail
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto CR 60/5
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Pea Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right
481 ft
·
21 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 miles or 2h 12m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pea Ridge, 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 212 miles and 4h 15m.
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 63.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106 miles from Weirton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WV 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.7 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 211.5 — 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
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~5m in
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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
143.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
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WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Raven...
5
209.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
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US 60 / Midland Trail
Turn right onto US 60 / Midland Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
211.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
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CR 60/5 / East Pea Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 60/5 / East Pea Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.48 one way
$64.97 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| premium | $4.64 | $38.70 | $77.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.26 | $10.18 |
| Efficient EV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.68 | $13.57 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Pea Ridge, WV
Late night in Pea Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
2:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
7 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 15m 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?
212 mi in 4h 15m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: WV 2.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 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 Effort
5/10
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 212 miles you will encounter 20 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 143.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
840 ft
562 ft
Total Climb
514 ft
Total Descent
630 ft
Highest Point
840 ft
~136.3 mi in
Elevation Range
277 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.
On the drive from Weirton, WV to Pea Ridge, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
Ravenswood
143.3 mi in
|
~2h 52m
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via WV 2
About the Cities
Starting in Weirton, WV
Full guide →Founded 1947
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.
Arriving in Pea Ridge, WV
Full guide →Pea Ridge, located in the picturesque Arkansas Ozarks region, is a town steeped in rich history and natural beauty. Renowned as the site of the pivotal Battle of Pea Ridge during the American Civil War, the area now hosts one of the best-preserved battlefields in the United States, the Pea Ridge National Military Park. This quaint town offers visitors a unique blend of historical exploration and scenic charm.
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 15m. Total distance: 212 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.7 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 143.3 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pea Ridge, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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