How far is Montgomery, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.32 mi
02h 47m
Flight
92.69 mi
149.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.69 mi
Kilometers
149.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.32 mi
Kilometers
217.77 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Fri, Oct 16, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-10-15T18:48
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Montgomery
67.5 mi
01h 23m
To Clarksburg
67.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
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 Montgomery and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    2478 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2152 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1046 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Midland Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Midland Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 19 North: Summersville

    2205 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  17. 17

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 44%
US 19 North
43.8 mi · 32%
Midland Trail
8.29 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.76 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

59.2 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 23m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Montgomery and 67.9 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 92.69 mi (149.17 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,492
Coordinates38.1803800, -81.3284500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-81.32845, 38.18038)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.67 $22.29 $44.59
Premium $5.12 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $6.36 $30.36 $60.71

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 Montgomery and Clarksburg. The current time is 18:48:19.

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.