How far is Clarksburg, WV from Fort Ashby, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
119.1 mi
02h 19m
Flight
85.54 mi
137.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.54 mi
Kilometers
137.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.68 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Ashby
Fri, Oct 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Fri, Oct 16, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-10-15T22:58
Arrive Fort Ashby
Fri, Oct 16, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Brandonville
WV

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

From Clarksburg
59.4 mi
01h 09m
To Fort Ashby
59.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Fort Ashby.

  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

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
71.2 mi · 60%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 24%
Frankfort Highway
4.34 mi · 4%
Rocket Center Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Corridor D
3.02 mi · 3%
Winchester Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

70.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
01h 09m from Clarksburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Fort Ashby?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Clarksburg and 59.7 miles from Fort Ashby.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Fort Ashby. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.66 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Fort Ashby

#2 Fort Ashby

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,380
Coordinates39.5031500, -78.7686300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Fort Ashby (-78.76863, 39.50315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $17.79
Round trip
$35.57
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $17.79 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.67 $19.63 $39.26
Premium $5.12 $21.50 $43.01
Diesel $6.36 $26.73 $53.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Fort Ashby. The current time is 22:58:12.

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.