How far is Clarksburg, WV from Coal Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Coal Fork, WV is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
91.87 mi
147.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.87 mi
Kilometers
147.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.8 mi
Kilometers
210.51 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Fork
Fri, Sep 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Fri, Sep 18, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-09-18T00:12
Arrive Coal Fork
Fri, Sep 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Gassaway
WV

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

From Clarksburg
65.2 mi
01h 13m
To Coal Fork
65.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Coal Fork.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  5. 5

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 79 South

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    117.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Campbells Creek Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Campbells Creek Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campbells Creek Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
124 mi · 95%
Campbells Creek Drive
2.13 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
US 60 East
0.91 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 13m from Clarksburg
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Coal Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Coal Fork?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Clarksburg and 65.6 miles from Coal Fork.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.11 one way or $38.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Coal Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Coal Fork. Straight-line distance: 91.87 mi (147.85 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Coal Fork

#2 Coal Fork

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population1,233
Coordinates38.3176000, -81.5209500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Coal Fork (-81.52095, 38.3176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $19.11
Round trip
$38.23
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $19.11 $38.23
Mid-grade $4.58 $21.16 $42.33
Premium $5.02 $23.20 $46.39
Diesel $6.02 $27.82 $55.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Coal Fork. The current time is 00:12:45.

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.