How far is Clarksburg, WV from Shepherdstown, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Shepherdstown, WV is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Shepherdstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Shepherdstown.
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Start on West Main Street
1661 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Third Street
702 ft · 16 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
3 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.6 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
1880 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sharpsburg Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Continue on North Church Street
787 ft · 17 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Continue on North Duke Street
2270 ft · 1 min · North Duke Street
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Turn left onto West German Street
1493 ft · 51 sec · West German Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East German Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Shepherdstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 68 East
Continue straight
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely near Shepherdstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Shepherdstown?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Clarksburg and 94.5 miles from Shepherdstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely near Shepherdstown.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Shepherdstown. Straight-line distance: 136.11 mi (219.04 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdstown (-77.80416, 39.4301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $42.32 | $84.64 |
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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