How far is Clarksburg, WV from Barboursville, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Barboursville, WV is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Barboursville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Barboursville.
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Start on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 South
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
39.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1629 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Midland Trail
2600 ft · 52 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto Farmdale Road
2204 ft · 1 min · Farmdale Road
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Continue on Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Barboursville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Barboursville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Barboursville?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Clarksburg and 82.5 miles from Barboursville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Barboursville.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
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 Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Barboursville. Straight-line distance: 120.97 mi (194.68 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barboursville
Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,228 |
| Coordinates | 38.4095300, -82.2945900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barboursville (-82.29459, 38.40953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.81 | $55.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
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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