How far is Grafton, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Morgantown.
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Start on Saint John Street
10 m · 7 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1925 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue
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Continue on Grafton Road
12.4 mi · 15 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 Grafton and Morgantown.
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.
Grafton Road
Continue on Grafton Road
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton and Partly 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 Grafton to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Grafton and 12.8 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grafton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 20.23 mi (32.55 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 4,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.3409200, -80.0189700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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