How far is Montgomery, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
167.58 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.38 mi
200.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.38 mi
Kilometers
200.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.58 mi
Kilometers
269.69 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Morgantown
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
83.7 mi
01h 29m
To Morgantown
83.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 54%
US 19 North
43.8 mi · 26%
Midland Trail
8.29 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 29m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 83.7 miles from Montgomery and 83.9 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Morgantown.

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 Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 124.38 mi (200.17 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

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

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-81.328448, 38.18034)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $23.41
Round trip
$46.82
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.41 $46.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.18 $52.35
Premium $4.78 $28.24 $56.48
Diesel $5.62 $33.24 $66.48

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Morgantown. The current time is 20:59:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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