How far is Ansted, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Ansted, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.58 mi
02h 24m
Flight
120.12 mi
193.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.12 mi
Kilometers
193.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.58 mi
Kilometers
235.89 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Ansted
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansted
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ansted
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Ansted
73.2 mi
01h 12m
To Morgantown
73.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ansted and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansted and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 19 North: Summersville

    2205 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansted and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 62%
US 19 North
43.8 mi · 30%
Midland Trail
5.37 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
01h 12m from Ansted
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ansted and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ansted to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Ansted and 73.4 miles from Morgantown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ansted and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.

RAIL

Montgomery

95 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

103 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

107 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

116 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansted and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 120.12 mi (193.31 km).

Ansted

#1 Ansted

Town in Fayette County, West Virginia

Population1,300
Coordinates38.1362200, -81.0995500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.099553, 38.136215)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.90 $45.80
Premium $4.78 $24.70 $49.40
Diesel $5.62 $29.08 $58.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansted and Morgantown. The current time is 22:32:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.