How far is Kenova, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Kenova, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.34 mi
03h 19m
Flight
164.45 mi
264.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.45 mi
Kilometers
264.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.34 mi
Kilometers
343.34 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Kenova
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenova
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenova
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gassaway
WV

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

From Kenova
106.6 mi
01h 39m
To Morgantown
106.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    15 m · 9 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 69%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 East
1.03 mi
14th Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 39m from Kenova
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenova and Sunny near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Kenova and 106.8 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenova and Sunny near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenova and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 164.45 mi (264.66 km).

Kenova

#1 Kenova

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,943
Coordinates38.3989700, -82.5782100
Altitude170
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: 14th Street (-82.578182, 38.398958)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenova and Morgantown. The current time is 06:46:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.