How far is Hinton, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Hinton, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinton and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinton and Clarksburg.
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Start on the route
58 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Temple Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Temple Street
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Continue on WV 20
1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20
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Continue on Meadow Creek Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
3000 ft · 1 min · 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 Hinton 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.
US 19 North
Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
67.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain leaving Hinton 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 Hinton to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 82.3 miles from Hinton and 82.3 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.40 one way or $50.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain around Hinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Summersville
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 Summersville.
Thurmond
Montgomery
Prince
Alderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinton and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 114.85 mi (184.83 km).
#1 Hinton
City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.6740100, -80.8892500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.37 | $25.40 | $50.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $37.52 | $75.03 |
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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