How far is Keyser, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Keyser, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keyser and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keyser and Morgantown.
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Start on Armstrong Street
1486 ft · 32 sec · Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto West Piedmont Street
95 m · 11 sec · West Piedmont Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Street
652 ft · 11 sec · Mineral Street
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Continue on Hiskett Street
1387 ft · 23 sec · Hiskett Street
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Continue on McMullen Highway Southwest
14 mi · 22 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · National Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Continue on Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road
75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road
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Continue on North Willey Street
1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street
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Continue on North Willey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1121 ft · 38 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 Keyser and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Keyser and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keyser to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Keyser and 43.4 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keyser and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
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 Piedmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keyser and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 km).
#1 Keyser
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,863 |
| Coordinates | 39.4409300, -78.9739200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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