How far is Lesage, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Lesage, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight 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 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lesage and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lesage and Morgantown.
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Start on Ohio River Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Road
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn left
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
40.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 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 Lesage 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.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Lesage and Mostly Cloudy near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lesage to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 100.7 miles from Lesage and 101.8 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.33 one way or $58.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Lesage and Mostly Cloudy near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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 Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lesage and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 147.68 mi (237.67 km).
#1 Lesage
Lesage is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5064700, -82.2984800 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $4.11 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $32.39 | $64.77 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $45.41 | $90.82 |
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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