How far is Clarksburg, WV from Chester, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Chester, WV is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.4 mi
02h 44m
Flight
92.79 mi
149.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.79 mi
Kilometers
149.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.4 mi
Kilometers
211.47 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-09-23T12:36
Arrive Chester
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Clarksburg
65.6 mi
01h 22m
To Chester
65.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1661 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Third Street

    702 ft · 16 sec · South Third Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    78 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on PA Tpke 576 West

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton

    2799 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton

    2487 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Florence, Burgettstown

    1449 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1216 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 30

    120 m · 12 sec · Old US Highway 30

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · Carolina Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
78 mi · 59%
Southern Beltway
13 mi · 10%
I 79 North
11.7 mi · 9%
PA 18
8.09 mi · 6%
PA Tpke 576 East
6.21 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
5.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

78 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 22m from Clarksburg
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Clarksburg and 65.7 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Chester. Straight-line distance: 92.79 mi (149.33 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Chester

City in West Virginia, USA

Population2,313
Coordinates40.6131200, -80.5628500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Chester (-80.56285, 40.61312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.57
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $20.29 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.83 $22.41 $44.82
Premium $5.27 $24.45 $48.91
Diesel $6.46 $29.96 $59.92

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Chester. The current time is 12:36:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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