How far is Clendenin, WV from Morgantown, WV?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Clendenin, West Virginia to Morgantown, West Virginia (138 miles) via I-79 N, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 5 minutes:

Directions

  1. Get on I-79 N from US-119 N/Spencer Rd. 🚗 Head west on Maywood Ave W toward Youngstown Dr. 🚗 Turn right onto French St. 🚗 Turn right onto Elk River Rd. 🚗 Turn left onto US-119 N/Spencer Rd. 🚗 Continue straight onto Bufflick Rd.

  2. Follow I-79 N to US-19 N in Monongalia County. Take exit 152 from I-79 N. 🚗 Turn right onto the ramp to Clarksburg. 🚗 Follow I-79 N.

  3. Take exit 152 for US-19 toward Westover/Morgantown.

  4. Continue on US-19 N. Drive to High St in Morgantown. 🚗 Continue onto Pleasant St. 🚗 Use the left lane to turn left onto Spruce St. 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Walnut St. 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto High St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Plan your trip in advance to avoid delays and traffic congestion.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey, especially for long stretches between gas stations.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks to stay refreshed during the drive.
  • 🚗 Check your vehicle's condition and ensure it's well-maintained for a smooth journey.
  • 🧭 Carry a physical map or have a GPS device to stay on track.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on traffic conditions and road closures to choose the best route.
  • 🏨 If you plan to stay overnight, book accommodation in Morgantown in advance.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.47 mi
02h 11m
Flight
108.59 mi
174.76 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.59 mi
Kilometers
174.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.47 mi
Kilometers
221.24 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Fri, May 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Clendenin
Fri, May 1, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clendenin
2026-05-01T08:16
Arrive Morgantown
Fri, May 1, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clendenin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Clendenin
68.7 mi
01h 05m
To Morgantown
68.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clendenin and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clendenin and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on Maywood Avenue East

    1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto French Street

    670 ft · 34 sec · French Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elk River Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Elk River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Charleston Clendenin Road

    983 ft · 37 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beech Street

    1873 ft · 46 sec · Beech Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spencer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    82 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clendenin and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
128 mi · 93%
Spencer Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 1%
Beech Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

128 mi · 02h 18m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
01h 05m from Clendenin
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clendenin and Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clendenin to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 68.7 miles from Clendenin and 68.8 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clendenin and Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

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 Clendenin and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 108.59 mi (174.76 km).

Clendenin

#1 Clendenin

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,098
Coordinates38.4887100, -81.3481700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Maywood Ave. E (-81.348199, 38.488765)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $19.21
Round trip
$38.42
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.21 $38.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.78 $23.17 $46.35
Diesel $5.62 $27.28 $54.55

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clendenin and Morgantown. The current time is 08:16:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.