How far is Clarksburg, WV from Kingwood, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Kingwood, WV is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
55.84 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.7 mi
60.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.7 mi
Kilometers
60.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.86 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Kingwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Winfield
WV

City in West Virginia, United States

From Clarksburg
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Kingwood
28 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.8 mi · 28 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 77

    1366 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mountaineer Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Mountaineer Highway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Kingwood Pike

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2273 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Sigler Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Sigler Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sigler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
25.8 mi · 46%
Morgantown Street
6.33 mi · 11%
Gladesville Road
5.2 mi · 9%
Grafton Road
5.06 mi · 9%
Goshen Road
3.52 mi · 6%
Corridor D
3.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

25.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 37m from Clarksburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Clarksburg and 28 miles from Kingwood.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingwood.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

73 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

87 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

100 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

102 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 37.7 mi (60.67 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Kingwood

City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,047
Coordinates39.4717600, -79.6833900
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Kingwood (-79.68339, 39.47176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.73 $17.45
Premium $4.78 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.62 $11.08 $22.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Kingwood. The current time is 02:30:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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