How far is Daybrook, WV from Star City, WV?

The driving distance from Daybrook, WV to Star City, WV is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.4 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.4 mi
Kilometers
34.44 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Daybrook
Fri, Apr 17, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daybrook
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Star City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Daybrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Daybrook
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Star City
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daybrook and Star City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daybrook and Star City.

  1. 1

    Start on Daybrook Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Daybrook Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mason Dixon Highway

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Horizon Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Blue Horizon Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monongahela Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boyers Avenue

    740 ft · 46 sec · Boyers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    779 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daybrook and Star City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mason Dixon Highway
13.9 mi · 65%
Daybrook Road
4.84 mi · 23%
Blue Horizon Drive
1.71 mi · 8%
Monongahela Boulevard
0.63 mi · 3%
University Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Boyers Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mason Dixon Highway

Turn right onto Mason Dixon Highway

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
00h 15m from Daybrook
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Daybrook and Rain Showers Likely near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daybrook to Star City?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Daybrook and 10.7 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Daybrook and Rain Showers Likely near Star City.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daybrook and Star City. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).

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#1 Daybrook

Daybrook is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6664700, -80.2131300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Star City

#2 Star City

City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates39.6584100, -79.9864500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Daybrook Road (-80.213411, 39.666622)
End: University Avenue (-79.986425, 39.658439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Daybrook and Star City. The current time is 03:16:02.

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.