How far is Clarksburg, WV from Mullens, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Mullens, WV is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.42 mi
03h 12m
Flight
129.99 mi
209.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.99 mi
Kilometers
209.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.42 mi
Kilometers
259.78 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mullens
Wed, Sep 23, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 6:42 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 Mullens
Wed, Sep 23, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Craigsville
WV

Town in Virginia

From Clarksburg
80.5 mi
01h 36m
To Mullens
80.9 mi
01h 36m

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
68°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    788 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1733 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lester Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lester Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Street

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Central Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Coalfields Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coalfields Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    55 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
68.7 mi · 43%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 37%
Central Street
13.7 mi · 8%
West Virginia Turnpike
4.65 mi · 3%
WV 16
4.26 mi · 3%
Lester Highway
3.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

Continue straight

60.1 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craigsville
01h 36m from Clarksburg
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Craigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Clarksburg and 80.9 miles from Mullens.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 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 Mullens.

Stop Ideas Near Craigsville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

61 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

63 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

67 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Mullens. Straight-line distance: 129.99 mi (209.2 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Mullens

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates37.5831700, -81.3803800
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Mullens (-81.38038, 37.58317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $4.83 $27.53 $55.06
Premium $5.27 $30.04 $60.08
Diesel $6.46 $36.80 $73.61

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 Mullens. The current time is 12:16:16.

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.