How far is Clarksburg, WV from Buckhannon, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Buckhannon, WV is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.58 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.7 mi
33.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhannon
Tue, Apr 14, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-04-14T20:44
Arrive Buckhannon
Tue, Apr 14, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lost Creek
WV

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

From Clarksburg
13.3 mi
00h 20m
To Buckhannon
13.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    101 m · 5 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarksburg Road

    12.4 mi · 19 min · Clarksburg Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Buckhannon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksburg Road
12.4 mi · 47%
Buckhannon Pike
12.4 mi · 47%
West Main Street
1.28 mi · 5%
Buckhannon Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
0.16 mi · 1%
Marshall Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Clarksburg Road

Continue on Clarksburg Road

12.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
00h 20m from Clarksburg
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buckhannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Clarksburg and 13.3 miles from Buckhannon.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buckhannon.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Buckhannon. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.32 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Buckhannon

#2 Buckhannon

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

Population5,395
Coordinates38.9939900, -80.2320300
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Buckhannon (-80.23203, 38.99399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $4.78 $4.49 $8.98
Diesel $5.62 $5.29 $10.57

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Buckhannon. The current time is 20:44:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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