How far is Mineral Wells, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Mineral Wells, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.62 mi
01h 28m
Flight
63.86 mi
102.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.62 mi
Kilometers
121.7 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in Mineral Wells
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Wells
2026-10-15T16:05
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Wells
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pennsboro
WV

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

From Mineral Wells
37.7 mi
00h 44m
To Clarksburg
37.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Old 21

    7 m · 2 sec · Old 21

  2. 2

    Continue on Old 21

    1131 ft · 39 sec · Old 21

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1609 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Chestnut Street

    567 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Chestnut Street

    1360 ft · 42 sec · North Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Wells and Clarksburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
68.6 mi · 91%
Old 21
6.36 mi · 8%
US 50
0.3 mi
North Chestnut Street
0.26 mi
Chestnut Street
0.11 mi
West Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Turn right onto Corridor D

68.6 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennsboro
00h 44m from Mineral Wells
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Pennsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Mineral Wells and 37.9 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mineral Wells and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pennsboro

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.77 km).

Mineral Wells

#1 Mineral Wells

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population1,950
Coordinates39.1903500, -81.5320700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Mineral Wells (-81.53207, 39.19035)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.61
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $11.31 $22.61
Mid-grade $4.67 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $5.12 $13.67 $27.34
Diesel $6.36 $16.99 $33.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Wells and Clarksburg. The current time is 16:05:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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