How far is Morgantown, WV from Buckhannon, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Buckhannon, WV is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Buckhannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Buckhannon.
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Start on High Street
748 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
32.6 mi · 35 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
1727 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike
4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
101 m · 5 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg Road
12.4 mi · 19 min · Clarksburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Buckhannon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
32.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Morgantown and Rain Showers Likely near Buckhannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Buckhannon?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Morgantown and 29.8 miles from Buckhannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morgantown and Rain Showers Likely near Buckhannon.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Buckhannon. Straight-line distance: 46.32 mi (74.55 km).
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,395 |
| Coordinates | 38.9939900, -80.2320300 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhannon (-80.23203, 38.99399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.96 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
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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