How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.96 mi
04h 08m
Flight
144.61 mi
232.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.61 mi
Kilometers
232.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.96 mi
Kilometers
320.19 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Fri, Nov 6, 4:21 PM EST
Return by in Gilbert Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 8:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert Creek
2026-11-06T12:12
Arrive Clarksburg
Fri, Nov 6, 4:21 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert Creek
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Summersville
WV

Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States

From Gilbert Creek
98.8 mi
02h 04m
To Clarksburg
100.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Gilbert Creek Road

    1416 ft · 43 sec · Gilbert Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mudlick Branch Road

    3.5 mi · 13 min · Mudlick Branch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Neds Branch Road

    901 ft · 42 sec · Neds Branch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto R.D. Bailey Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · R.D. Bailey Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2535 ft · 36 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Twin Falls Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2721 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    4.8 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  23. 23

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  25. 25

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert Creek 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19
68.9 mi · 35%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 30%
Twin Falls Road
24.7 mi · 12%
R.D. Bailey Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
West Virginia Turnpike
4.81 mi · 2%
Mudlick Branch Road
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 19

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summersville
02h 04m from Gilbert Creek
Leave By
8:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gilbert Creek and Partly Sunny near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert Creek to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Gilbert Creek and 100.2 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gilbert Creek and Partly Sunny near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Summersville

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

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

RAIL

Thurmond

41 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

43 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

50 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

65 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 144.61 mi (232.73 km).

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#1 Gilbert Creek

Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Population1,090
Coordinates37.5759400, -81.8948400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert Creek (-81.89484, 37.57594)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.58 L · about $29.00
Round trip
$58.00
14.04 gal · 53.16 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $29.00 $58.00
Mid-grade $4.57 $32.05 $64.09
Premium $5.01 $35.20 $70.40
Diesel $6.38 $44.76 $89.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert Creek and Clarksburg. The current time is 12:12:28.

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.