Weirton to Saint Albans is 201.7 miles and takes about 4h via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within West Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making for a varied but manageable 4-hour excursion. It’s a route that can easily be completed in a single day, offering a straightforward connection between these two points.
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
100.8 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m 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
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
3rd Street
14.1 mi
16m
I 64
8.3 mi
9m
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 Saint Albans, 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
8.3 mi·9 min·I 64
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
29
Keep slight right at fork
464 ft·11 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
30
Turn straight onto WV 25
0.2 mi·18 sec·WV 25
31
Continue on WV 25
3.1 mi·4 min·WV 25
32
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Center Street
33
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi·40 sec·The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
34
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·3rd Street
35
Turn right onto CR 60/14
355 ft·19 sec·6th Avenue
36
Turn left onto CR 6/16
311 ft·6 sec·2nd Street
37
Arrive at destination
CR 6/16
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, leaving Weirton in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Saint Albans before evening. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32 and finding stations can vary. Pay attention to the transition from highway to surface roads around mile 76.6 on WV 2, as this is where the driving experience will change most noticeably.
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 100.8 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 6m 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 44 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 2h 6m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 201.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 201.6 — 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
197.5 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 25: Institute
5
201.6 mi into trip|~4h in|CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto CR 6/16 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.54 one way
$63.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.49
$68.98
premium
$4.70
$37.33
$74.66
diesel
$5.61
$44.53
$89.07
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: 70.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.18
$9.68
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.65
$8.07
EV Truck/SUV
80.7
1
$28.24
$12.91
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Morning
in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Albans, WV
Morning
in Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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 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?
About 46% of this route is on highways, with the remaining 54% on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 76.6 miles on WV 2. The transition from highway driving to surface streets will happen after a significant portion of your travel, requiring you to adjust to different speed limits and traffic patterns.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 201.7 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 201.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 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.
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 Saint Albans, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Albans, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
