How far is Barboursville, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Barboursville, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.06 mi
02h 33m
Flight
120.97 mi
194.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.97 mi
Kilometers
194.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.06 mi
Kilometers
267.24 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Barboursville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barboursville
2026-04-17T03:06
Arrive Clarksburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barboursville
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
Sand Fork
WV

Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Barboursville
82.2 mi
01h 16m
To Clarksburg
83.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barboursville and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2149 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1126 ft · 26 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    1034 ft · 29 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  15. 15

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barboursville and Clarksburg.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 70%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
40.5 mi · 24%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
West Pike Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Fork
01h 16m from Barboursville
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Barboursville and Rain Showers Likely near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barboursville to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Barboursville and 83.8 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Barboursville and Rain Showers Likely near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sand Fork, 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 Sand Fork.

RAIL

Montgomery

42 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

57 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

57 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

68 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barboursville and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).

Barboursville

#1 Barboursville

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Population4,228
Coordinates38.4095300, -82.2945900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.294593, 38.40952)
End: West Main Street (-80.344558, 39.280584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.42
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.21 $46.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.95 $51.91
Premium $4.78 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $5.62 $32.96 $65.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barboursville and Clarksburg. The current time is 03:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.