How far is Clarksburg, WV from Cheat Lake, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Cheat Lake, WV is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Cheat Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Cheat Lake.
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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
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Cheat Lake.
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
29 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheat Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Cheat Lake?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Fairmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Clarksburg and 21.7 miles from Cheat Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheat Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairmont.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Cheat Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.65 mi (60.59 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheat Lake
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
| Population | 7,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.6720200, -79.8533900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheat Lake (-79.85339, 39.67202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
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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