How far is Beaver, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Beaver, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
172.64 mi
02h 56m
Flight
144.93 mi
233.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.93 mi
Kilometers
233.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.64 mi
Kilometers
277.83 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Beaver
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver
2026-04-14T22:19
Arrive Morgantown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Beaver
86.2 mi
01h 28m
To Morgantown
86.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    25 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Jay Drive

    1904 ft · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ritter Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ritter Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Eisenhower Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    61 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Joe L. Smith Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 52%
US 19 North
67.2 mi · 39%
Joe L. Smith Drive
3.96 mi · 2%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
2.96 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 28m from Beaver
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beaver and Slight 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 Beaver to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Beaver and 86.4 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beaver and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 144.93 mi (233.24 km).

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#1 Beaver

Beaver is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7478100, -81.1435200
Altitude656
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: 4th Street (-81.143739, 37.747958)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.24
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.12 $48.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.97 $53.95
Premium $4.78 $29.10 $58.20
Diesel $5.62 $34.25 $68.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver and Morgantown. The current time is 22:19:56.

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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.