How far is Cheat Lake, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Cheat Lake, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheat Lake and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheat Lake and Morgantown.
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Start on the route
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-73, CR-12: Coopers, Rock Road
2132 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
569 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Continue on Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road
75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Continue on North Willey Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street
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Continue on North Willey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1121 ft · 38 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheat Lake and Morgantown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CR-73
Merge slight left
7.01 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheat Lake to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Cheat Lake and 8.4 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Westover
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheat Lake and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.97 km).
#1 Cheat Lake
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
| Population | 7,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.6720200, -79.8533900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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