How far is McMechen, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from McMechen, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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.
Town in West Virginia, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMechen and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMechen and Morgantown.
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Start on East Baltimore Street
1002 ft · 46 sec · East Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
21 m · 5 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 15 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
1920 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Beechurst Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
567 ft · 25 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto High Street
574 ft · 21 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 McMechen 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.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMechen and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMechen to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from McMechen and 41.2 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McMechen and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
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 Bethany.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMechen and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 48.04 mi (77.32 km).
#1 McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -80.7314700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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