How far is Clarksburg, WV from McMechen, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to McMechen, WV is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and McMechen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and McMechen.
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Start on West Main Street
130 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
127 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
156 m · 13 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
149 m · 13 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Chestnut Street
683 ft · 19 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
528 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
1.4 km · 1 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, WV 20
1317 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Shinnston Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike
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Continue on Shinnston Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Shinnston Pike
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Turn slight right onto South Pike Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Pike Street
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Continue on Hood Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hood Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 250
4.8 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 53 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheeling Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
21 m · 8 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
1002 ft · 44 sec · East Baltimore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and McMechen.
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.
Dragon Highway
Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Patchy Fog near McMechen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to McMechen?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Clarksburg and 42.3 miles from McMechen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Patchy Fog near McMechen.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Mannington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and McMechen. Straight-line distance: 53.04 mi (85.36 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -80.7314700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: McMechen (-80.73147, 39.98813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $19.11 | $38.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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