How far is Morgantown, WV from Boaz, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.79 mi
02h 22m
Flight
84.49 mi
135.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.49 mi
Kilometers
135.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.79 mi
Kilometers
186.35 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Tue, Apr 14, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-14T19:08
Arrive Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
57.8 mi
01h 11m
To Boaz
58 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    748 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West

    2591 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2240 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 618

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2094 ft · 55 sec · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street

    1047 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Foley Avenue

    1665 ft · 59 sec · Foley Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street

    1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    152 m · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
72.5 mi · 63%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 25%
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 3%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 2%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

72.5 mi · 01h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 11m from Morgantown
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Morgantown and 58 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 84.49 mi (135.98 km).

Morgantown

#1 Morgantown

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

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boaz

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Boaz (-81.50207, 39.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.78 $19.54 $39.08
Diesel $5.62 $23.00 $46.00

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Boaz. The current time is 19:08:59.

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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.