How far is Madison, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Madison, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Clarksburg.
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Start on State Street
1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street
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Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue
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Turn left
27.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
1 mi · 1 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
116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 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 Madison 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and 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 Madison to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Madison and 77.4 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
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 Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 115.58 mi (186.01 km).
#1 Madison
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0670500, -81.8192900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $34.71 | $69.43 |
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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