How far is Clarksburg, WV from Sophia, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Sophia, WV is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.73 mi
02h 49m
Flight
119.22 mi
191.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.22 mi
Kilometers
191.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.73 mi
Kilometers
231.31 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sophia
Tue, Oct 13, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Oct 14, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-10-13T18:49
Arrive Sophia
Tue, Oct 13, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Clarksburg
71.7 mi
01h 24m
To Sophia
72 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    911 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
68.7 mi · 48%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 42%
WV 16
4.99 mi · 3%
West Virginia Turnpike
4.65 mi · 3%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.58 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 24m from Clarksburg
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksburg and Areas Of Fog near Sophia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 71.7 miles from Clarksburg and 72 miles from Sophia.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksburg and Areas Of Fog near Sophia.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Sophia. Straight-line distance: 119.22 mi (191.87 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sophia

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,219
Coordinates37.7076100, -81.2506600
Altitude707
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Sophia (-81.25066, 37.70761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.23
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $21.61 $43.23
Mid-grade $4.70 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $5.15 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $6.39 $32.41 $64.81

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Sophia. The current time is 18:49:03.

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.