How far is Clarksburg, WV from Moundsville, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Moundsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Moundsville.
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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 left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Moundsville.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Moundsville?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 39.6 miles from Clarksburg and 44.4 miles from Moundsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
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 Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 49.03 mi (78.9 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)
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 | $3.96 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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