How far is Monongah, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Monongah, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monongah and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monongah and Clarksburg.
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Start on Camden Avenue
964 ft · 17 sec · Camden Avenue
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Continue on Pike Street
669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Freedom Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway
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Continue on Main Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Shinnston Pike
7.2 mi · 11 min · Shinnston Pike
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Continue on West Pike Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1078 ft · 20 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 Monongah and Clarksburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
8.23 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Monongah and Slight 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 Monongah to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shinnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Monongah and 9.4 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Monongah and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shinnston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shinnston.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monongah and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.96 km).
#1 Monongah
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.4625800, -80.2181400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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