How far is Inwood, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Inwood, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Road
160.1 mi
02h 39m
Flight
103.86 mi
167.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:51 PM EST
Return by in Inwood
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Morgantown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:51 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Ridgeley
WV

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

From Inwood
72.9 mi
01h 19m
To Morgantown
87.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on True Apple Way

    36 m · 11 sec · True Apple Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winchester Avenue

    1275 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winchester Avenue

    80 m · 5 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Gerrardstown Road

    1324 ft · 22 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road

    1293 ft · 23 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road

    561 ft · 10 sec · Gerrardstown Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 South

    89 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 81 South

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Winchester, Stephenson

    1206 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martinsburg Pike

    1751 ft · 41 sec · Martinsburg Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 37 South

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522: Winchester, Berkeley Springs

    1821 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Frederick Pike

    12 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bloomery Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gaston Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Gaston Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paw Paw Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Paw Paw Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Oldtown Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on New 51 Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive

    141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on South Centre Street

    147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Cheat Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Mileground Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road

    75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road

    2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road

  36. 36

    Continue on North Willey Street

    1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North Willey Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto High Street

    1121 ft · 38 sec · High Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Freeway
67.8 mi · 42%
Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 13%
North Frederick Pike
12 mi · 7%
I 81 South
11.3 mi · 7%
Bloomery Pike
9.81 mi · 6%
Paw Paw Road
9.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

National Freeway

Merge slight left onto National Freeway

67.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeley
01h 19m from Inwood
Leave By
1:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Inwood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inwood to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Inwood and 87.2 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inwood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

2 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

4 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

14 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

28 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 103.86 mi (167.15 km).

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#1 Inwood

Inwood is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3578800, -78.0400000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: True Apple Way (-78.040027, 39.357813)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.57 $25.79 $51.58
Premium $5.01 $28.33 $56.66
Diesel $6.38 $36.02 $72.05

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 Inwood and Morgantown. The current time is 17:12:19.

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.