How far is Clarksburg, WV from Terra Alta, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Terra Alta, WV is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Terra Alta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Terra Alta.
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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
8.1 mi · 13 min · Corridor D
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Continue on George Washington Highway
9.7 mi · 14 min · George Washington Highway
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Continue on Pike Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · Pike Street
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Turn left
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Birds Creek Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Birds Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingston Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Kingston Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · State Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Terra Alta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pike Street
Continue on Pike Street
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely then Areas Of Fog near Terra Alta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Terra Alta?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Clarksburg and 28.6 miles from Terra Alta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Rain Showers Likely then Areas Of Fog near Terra Alta.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
Connellsville station
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Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Terra Alta. Straight-line distance: 44.13 mi (71.02 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terra Alta
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 39.4456500, -79.5464400 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terra Alta (-79.54644, 39.44565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
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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