Origin
Wellsburg, WV
Afternoon in Wellsburg on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsburg, WV to Weirton, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsburg, WV
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Weirton, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Wellsburg and Weirton is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 10.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 19 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or high travel expenses, as a fuel budget of only $2 should suffice for the round trip. Both towns are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout your drive. Whether you are commuting or simply exploring nearby communities, this route offers a practical and efficient way to navigate between the two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| WV 2 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Commerce Street
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsburg, WV and Weirton, WV.
1
Start on WV 27
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn right onto WV 2
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WV 2
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
4
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 2 / Commerce Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Weirton, WV
Afternoon in Weirton on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate primarily via Commerce Street and WV 2 North, which keeps you close to the local landscape for the duration of the 10.9-mile trip. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Commerce Street, you should anticipate frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. This setup creates a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous highway cruise. The road's personality is defined by its local accessibility, keeping you engaged with the immediate surroundings from start to finish.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Commerce Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 2 / Commerce Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wellsburg, WV to Weirton, WV is easy. At 17m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 2 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Commerce Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (WV 2 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (WV 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton, WV before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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