How far is Clarksburg, WV from Harrisville, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Harrisville, WV is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
47.25 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.16 mi
61.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.25 mi
Kilometers
76.04 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-10-15T16:29
Arrive Harrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Clarksburg
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Harrisville
23.7 mi
00h 29m

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
74°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    130 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    127 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    156 m · 13 sec · West Pike Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    149 m · 13 sec · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chestnut Street

    683 ft · 19 sec · North Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    528 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    41.4 mi · 48 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
41.7 mi · 88%
Main Street
4.98 mi · 11%
North Chestnut Street
0.32 mi · 1%
West Pike Street
0.1 mi
West Main Street
0.08 mi
South 6th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 29m from Clarksburg
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely near Harrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Clarksburg and 23.7 miles from Harrisville.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely near Harrisville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Harrisville. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.42 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Harrisville

Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia

Population1,664
Coordinates39.2095200, -81.0517800
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Harrisville (-81.05178, 39.20952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.14
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.07 $14.14
Mid-grade $4.67 $7.81 $15.61
Premium $5.12 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.36 $10.63 $21.26

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 Harrisville. The current time is 16:29:55.

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.