Akron to Weirton Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.2 miles 111.4 km · straight line
86.6 miles estimated 139.3 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Akron from Weirton Heights?

The distance from Akron to Weirton Heights is 69.2 miles (111.4 km) as the crow flies. Weirton Heights is located SE of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.6 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Weirton Heights in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Weirton Heights. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Weirton Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Weirton Heights

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Weirton Heights
40.41°N, 80.54°W
America/New_York
365m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 359.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients