How far is Clarksburg, WV from Bolivar, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Bolivar, WV is about 201.9 miles (324.9 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 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Bolivar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Bolivar.
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Start on West Main Street
1661 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Third Street
702 ft · 16 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
3 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 66 South: Boonsboro, Big Cork, South Mountain Corridor
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Mapleville Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Mapleville Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rohrersville Road
6 m · 1 sec · Rohrersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rohrersville Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Rohrersville Road
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Take the ramp straight
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike
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Continue on William L. Wilson Freeway
1.6 mi · 3 min · William L. Wilson Freeway
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Turn right onto Union Street
117 m · 18 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Primrose Lane
92 m · 13 sec · Primrose Lane
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1243 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1443 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Clay Street
29 m · 4 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Bolivar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bolivar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Bolivar?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 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 100.7 miles from Clarksburg and 101.2 miles from Bolivar.
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 63.3 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.15 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bolivar.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolivar
Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 39.3234300, -77.7527700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar (-77.75277, 39.32343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $4.24 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $33.28 | $66.56 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $36.45 | $72.91 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $45.31 | $90.62 |
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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