How far is Clarksburg, WV from Mount Hope, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Mount Hope, WV is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
128.56 mi
02h 31m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.56 mi
Kilometers
206.9 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Hope
Wed, Sep 23, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Mount Hope
Wed, Sep 23, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Gassaway
WV

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

From Clarksburg
64.1 mi
01h 15m
To Mount Hope
64.4 mi
01h 15m

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
63°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Mount Hope.

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wood Mountain Road

    52 m · 9 sec · Wood Mountain Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Legends Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Legends Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mountain Avenue

    50 m · 9 sec · North Mountain Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
61.7 mi · 48%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 47%
Legends Highway
2.01 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 15m from Clarksburg
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Mount Hope?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Clarksburg and 64.4 miles from Mount Hope.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Mount Hope

#2 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,377
Coordinates37.8953900, -81.1642700
Altitude525
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Mount Hope (-81.16427, 37.89539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $19.85
Round trip
$39.70
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $19.85 $39.70
Mid-grade $4.83 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $5.27 $23.93 $47.85
Diesel $6.46 $29.31 $58.63

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 Mount Hope. The current time is 12:16:21.

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.