How far is Clarksburg, WV from Milton, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Milton, WV is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
155.03 mi
02h 51m
Flight
112.56 mi
181.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.03 mi
Kilometers
249.49 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Sep 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-09-23T12:36
Arrive Milton
Wed, Sep 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Sand Fork
WV

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

From Clarksburg
77.3 mi
01h 25m
To Milton
77.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    30.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Milton

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Johns Creek Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Johns Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Johns Branch Road

    1980 ft · 41 sec · Johns Branch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2597 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
119 mi · 77%
I 64 West
31.4 mi · 20%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.49 mi
Johns Branch Road
0.38 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Fork
01h 25m from Clarksburg
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Clarksburg and 77.7 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

42 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

57 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

57 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

68 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Milton. Straight-line distance: 112.56 mi (181.15 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Milton

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population2,523
Coordinates38.4345300, -82.1323600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Milton (-82.13236, 38.43453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.83
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $23.91 $47.83
Mid-grade $4.83 $26.42 $52.84
Premium $5.27 $28.83 $57.65
Diesel $6.46 $35.32 $70.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Milton. The current time is 12:36:00.

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.