How far is Clarksburg, WV from Spencer, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Spencer, WV is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
98.02 mi
02h 10m
Flight
63.33 mi
101.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.33 mi
Kilometers
101.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.02 mi
Kilometers
157.74 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-09-23T12:50
Arrive Spencer
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Burnsville
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Clarksburg
48.7 mi
01h 05m
To Spencer
49.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 41 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 5: Burnsville, Glenville

    1073 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Burnsville Road

    89 m · 7 sec · Burnsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street

    2839 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street

    28 m · 3 sec · North Lewis Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston

  18. 18

    Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston

    34.5 mi · 50 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Market Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
38.5 mi · 39%
Spencer-Glenville-Weston
37.6 mi · 38%
Little Kanawha Parkway
13.9 mi · 14%
North Lewis Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
01h 05m from Clarksburg
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Clarksburg and 49.3 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

95 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

103 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

107 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

116 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

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

#2 Spencer

City in West Virginia

Population1,989
Coordinates38.8020300, -81.3509500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Spencer (-81.35095, 38.80203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.25
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $15.13 $30.25
Mid-grade $4.83 $16.71 $33.42
Premium $5.27 $18.23 $36.47
Diesel $6.46 $22.34 $44.68

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Spencer. The current time is 12:50:17.

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.