How far is Bluefield, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.33 mi
03h 31m
Flight
176.85 mi
284.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.85 mi
Kilometers
284.61 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.33 mi
Kilometers
351.37 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluefield
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluefield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Craigsville
WV

Town in Virginia

From Bluefield
108.4 mi
01h 45m
To Morgantown
109.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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 Bluefield and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Princeton Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    37.9 mi · 41 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluefield 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 41%
US 19
68.9 mi · 32%
West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi · 17%
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 5%
Princeton Avenue
3.17 mi · 1%
Grafton Road
2.24 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craigsville
01h 45m from Bluefield
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluefield 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 Bluefield to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Craigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Bluefield and 109.9 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bluefield and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Craigsville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

61 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

63 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

67 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 176.85 mi (284.61 km).

Bluefield

#1 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
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: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.16 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$61.00
15.4 gal · 58.32 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.50 $61.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.10 $68.21
Premium $4.78 $36.79 $73.58
Diesel $5.62 $43.30 $86.61

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 Bluefield and Morgantown. The current time is 23:38:21.

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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.