How far is Clarksburg, WV from Petersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Petersburg, WV is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 02h 32m.
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.
City 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 Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Petersburg.
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Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
101 m · 5 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg Road
11.9 mi · 17 min · Clarksburg Road
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Take the ramp left
1766 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
22.4 mi · 26 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
566 ft · 22 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Davis Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
2248 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Continue on Allegheny Highway
22.4 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Highway
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Keep slight right
12.3 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Petersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Corridor H
Merge slight left onto Corridor H
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Elkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Clarksburg and 54.6 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Elkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 68.38 mi (110.04 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
City in West Virginia
| Population | 2,683 |
| Coordinates | 38.9926100, -79.1239200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-79.12392, 38.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.24 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $19.66 | $39.32 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
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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