How far is Boaz, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Boaz, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
119.69 mi
02h 06m
Flight
84.49 mi
135.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.49 mi
Kilometers
135.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.69 mi
Kilometers
192.62 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Tue, Apr 14, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Morgantown
Tue, Apr 14, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Boaz
58.3 mi
01h 03m
To Morgantown
61.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    152 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 36th Street

    1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Foley Avenue

    1665 ft · 57 sec · Foley Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 29th Street

    1047 ft · 38 sec · 29th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
72.6 mi · 61%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 24%
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 03m from Boaz
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boaz 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 Boaz to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Boaz and 61.4 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boaz and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 84.49 mi (135.98 km).

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#1 Boaz

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
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: County Route 21/13 (-81.502197, 39.361562)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Boaz and Morgantown. The current time is 17:44:02.

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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.