Weirton to Williamson is 270.3 miles and takes about 5h 16m via US 119 and WV 2, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, connecting the Southeast region of the state to itself. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so be prepared for both faster highway stretches and slower surface road sections. It's a manageable drive for a single day, but you could also break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
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
135.2 miles from Weirton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 119
80.7 mi
1h 33m
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
13.7 mi
15m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
North 4th Avenue
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weirton, WV and Williamson, 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
80 mi·1 hr 31 min·US 119
30
Turn left onto US 52 Truck
346 ft·6 sec·Arvey Street
31
Continue on US 52 Truck
0.2 mi·11 sec·Harvey Street
32
Arrive at destination
Harvey Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 16m estimated drive time, leaving Weirton in the morning should allow you to reach Williamson with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or a more substantial meal stop. The longest stretch without significant breaks is over 80 miles on US 119, so plan your fuel and restroom needs accordingly before you begin that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the longer highway portions, as services can sometimes be more spread out on surface roads.
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 135.2 miles from Weirton, WV, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 59 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.2 miles or 2h 44m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamson, 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 270.3 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 US 119 for about 80.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 188.2 — 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
4
3.6 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 244
4
5.3 mi into trip|~10m in|Slack Street
Turn left onto Slack Street
Navigation decision point
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.79 one way
$89.58 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.65
$49.48
$98.97
premium
$5.09
$54.19
$108.38
diesel
$6.36
$67.64
$135.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.1
1
$28.38
$12.97
Efficient EV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
EV Truck/SUV
108.1
1
$37.84
$17.30
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Weirton, WV
Morning
in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 3 to 12 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 5:41AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:44AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Williamson, WV
Morning
in Williamson on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain Showers Likely
N 10 mph56% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 5:41AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:44AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
1 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
5h 16m 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 60% of this drive is on highways, with the remaining 40% on surface roads. You'll encounter an 80.7-mile stretch primarily on US 119, which will likely be your most continuous highway segment. Dean Martin Boulevard marks the start of your trip before transitioning to US 119 and WV 2. Expect to notice the change from more open highway driving to potentially more built-up areas as you navigate through towns and cities.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on US 119.
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 19 significant decision points across 270.3 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (Slack Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
Williamson is a city in West Virginia, and the county seat of Mingo County The population at the 2010 census was 3,191. If you like to hear the loud banging of rail cars you'll likely be in for a treat here with the large rail yard that serves the coal mining industry. The city has been fleecing inhabitants ever since its heyday in the 1940s, as times change.
Williamson is situated on the Tug Fork River which serves as the border with Kentucky. Some of Williamson's neighborhoods and services are thus located in South Williamson, Kentucky.
The Williamson area is a regional center for the coal industry, big-box shopping, and tourism. Williamson and Logan are the two largest towns along US-119 between Charleston and Pikeville.
Top landmarks
•Mountaineer Hotel — hotel in Williamson, United States of America
•Coal House — building in downtown Williamson, West Virginia
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 16m. Total distance: 270.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on US 119. 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 Williamson, 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.3 miles (Slack Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Williamson, WV before the return drive.
