How far is Daniels, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Daniels, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daniels and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daniels and Morgantown.
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Start on Burgess Drive
76 m · 17 sec · Burgess Drive
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Turn left onto Ritter Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Ritter Drive
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Continue on South Eisenhower Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn right
61 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive
4 mi · 6 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 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
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street
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Continue on Spruce Street
811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto High Street
19 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Daniels and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daniels and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daniels to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 86.8 miles from Daniels and 87.1 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.28 one way or $48.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Daniels and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daniels and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 144.75 mi (232.96 km).
#1 Daniels
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,881 |
| Coordinates | 37.7432700, -81.1240800 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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