How far is Clarksburg, WV from Richwood, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Richwood, WV is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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 Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Richwood.
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Start on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 South
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
10 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Callahan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road
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Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn right onto Craigsville Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Craigsville Road
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Continue on Richwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2627 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oakford Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Clarksburg and Clear near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Richwood?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Clarksburg and 54.9 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Clarksburg and Clear near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
Montgomery
Thurmond
Charleston
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 73.65 mi (118.53 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-80.53314, 38.22484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 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 | $4.20 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $17.88 | $35.75 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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