How far is Bolivar, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Bolivar, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
199.7 mi
03h 55m
Flight
138.6 mi
223.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.6 mi
Kilometers
223.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.7 mi
Kilometers
321.39 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bolivar
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
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
Ridgeley
WV

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

From Bolivar
99.5 mi
01h 57m
To Clarksburg
100.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clay Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2646 ft · 57 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William L. Wilson Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · William L. Wilson Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike

    31 m · 4 sec · Shepherdstown Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Princess Street

    671 ft · 19 sec · South Princess Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East German Street

    1433 ft · 53 sec · East German Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Duke Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 40
112 mi · 56%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24.8 mi · 12%
Shepherdstown Pike
11.6 mi · 6%
Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi · 5%
Corridor D
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

106 mi · 01h 56m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 57m from Bolivar
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Bolivar and 100.2 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.86 one way or $59.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).

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#1 Bolivar

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

Population1,018
Coordinates39.3234300, -77.7527700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolivar (-77.75277, 39.32343)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $29.86
Round trip
$59.71
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $29.86 $59.71
Mid-grade $4.67 $32.95 $65.90
Premium $5.12 $36.10 $72.19
Diesel $6.36 $44.87 $89.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Clarksburg. The current time is 15:27:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.