Origin
Williamstown, WV
Late night in Williamstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, WV to Weirton Heights, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
118.3 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, WV
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Weirton Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
Williamstown, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m via I 77 and US 22, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within West Virginia, making it a straightforward local excursion. The route balances interstate travel with surface roads, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this is a perfect option for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Williamstown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| US 22 | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| Cadiz Road | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Highland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Three Springs Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 48.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, WV and Weirton Heights, WV.
1
Start on East 5th Street
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
WV 14
4
Continue on WV 14
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
WV 14
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 77: Marietta
6
Merge onto I 77
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
129 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn right onto US 22
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Cadiz Road
10
Continue on US 22; SR 800
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
11
Continue on US 22; US 250
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
12
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 22
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 22
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive
16
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Springs Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 507
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cove Road
19
Turn sharp left onto WV 105
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
WV 105
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2h 19m drive, consider departing in the late morning to avoid early rush hour and arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 118.3 miles, you won't need extensive breaks, but a quick stop around the halfway point of your longest highway stretch on I 77 could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan your final refueling accordingly before transitioning to surface roads. The flexibility of this shorter route means you can depart on your schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.1 miles from Williamstown, WV, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 26 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton Heights, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, WV
This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Williamstown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 48.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Williamstown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 14
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 77: Marietta
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 77: Marietta
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.50 one way
$37.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.89 | $43.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Weirton Heights, WV
Late night in Weirton Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
59 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
15 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
2h 19m 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?
You'll spend about 59% of this 118.3-mile trip on highways, primarily I 77. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 48.6 miles on I 77. After the highway portion, expect to transition to surface roads, including Cadiz Road. This change will likely involve more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on I 77.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near WV 14.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 118.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Williamstown, WV to Weirton Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
50 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Weirton Heights, 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. 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 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weirton Heights, 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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