How far is Buffalo, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Clarksburg.
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Start on River Street
10 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn sharp left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
131 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Charleston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Charleston Road
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Leon Baden Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Leon Baden Road
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Turn left onto Baur Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto State Route 87
625 ft · 27 sec · State Route 87
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Merge slight right
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1609 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
68.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward Chestnut Street
567 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Chestnut Street
1360 ft · 42 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Clarksburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Corridor D
Turn right onto Corridor D
68.6 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Slight 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 Buffalo to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Parkersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Buffalo and 67.4 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Parkersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkersburg.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 99.19 mi (159.63 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $30.61 | $61.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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