How far is Fort Ashby, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Fort Ashby, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Ashby and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby and Clarksburg.
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Start on Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1240 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Ashby and Clarksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
70.2 mi · 01h 15m
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 Rain Showers leaving Fort Ashby and 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 Fort Ashby to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Fort Ashby and 59.7 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Ashby and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Ashby and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.66 km).
#1 Fort Ashby
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031500, -78.7686300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.24 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
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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