How far is Clarksburg, WV from Philippi, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Philippi, WV is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.85 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.54 mi
29.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.85 mi
Kilometers
38.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philippi
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Fri, Apr 17, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-04-17T00:26
Arrive Philippi
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lost Creek
WV

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

From Clarksburg
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Philippi
11.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Barbour Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Elk Creek Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Buckhannon Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mansfield Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    148 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Creek Road
9.61 mi · 40%
Buckhannon Pike
7.82 mi · 33%
Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 10%
Mansfield Drive
1.89 mi · 8%
West Main Street
1.28 mi · 5%
Buckhannon Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Elk Creek Road

Continue on Elk Creek Road

9.61 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
00h 19m from Clarksburg
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Philippi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Clarksburg and 11.9 miles from Philippi.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clarksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Philippi.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Philippi. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Philippi

City in Barbour County, West Virginia

Population3,239
Coordinates39.1523200, -80.0403600
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Philippi (-80.04036, 39.15232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.97
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.49 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.90 $7.80
Premium $4.78 $4.20 $8.41
Diesel $5.62 $4.95 $9.90

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Philippi. The current time is 00:26:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.