How far is Augusta, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Augusta, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Morgantown.
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Start on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North High Street
2240 ft · 38 sec · North High Street
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Continue on Cumberland Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Continue on Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road
75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Continue on North Willey Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street
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Continue on North Willey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1121 ft · 38 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Augusta and 53.4 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piedmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.1 km).
#1 Augusta
Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2953800, -78.6377900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.15 | $42.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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