How far is Eleanor, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Eleanor, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
99.62 mi
160.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.62 mi
Kilometers
160.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.71 mi
Kilometers
242.55 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Eleanor
Wed, Sep 23, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eleanor
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eleanor
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
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Eleanor
75.3 mi
01h 25m
To Clarksburg
75.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
68°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1642 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Teays Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2221 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    119 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2603 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  19. 19

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 78%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
20.4 mi · 14%
Teays Valley Road
3.64 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Boulevard
2 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 25m from Eleanor
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Eleanor and 75.4 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.26 one way or $46.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eleanor and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 99.62 mi (160.32 km).

Eleanor

#1 Eleanor

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

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $23.26
Round trip
$46.52
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $23.26 $46.52
Mid-grade $4.83 $25.70 $51.39
Premium $5.27 $28.04 $56.07
Diesel $6.46 $34.35 $68.70

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 Eleanor and Clarksburg. The current time is 12:16:20.

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.