How far is Morgantown, WV from Cheat Lake, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Cheat Lake, WV is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Cheat Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Cheat Lake.
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Start on High Street
109 m · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
93 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
1478 ft · 58 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Willey Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Willey Street
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Continue on Mileground Road
2223 ft · 39 sec · Mileground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road
6 m · 1 sec · Mileground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road
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Continue on Easton Hill Road
2839 ft · 1 min · Easton Hill Road
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Continue on Cheat Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road
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Turn left
1903 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Cheat Lake.
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.
Cheat Road
Merge slight left
2.56 mi · 00h 03m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Cheat Lake?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Morgantown and 3.8 miles from Cheat Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Westover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Cheat Lake. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.97 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 Cheat Lake
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
| Population | 7,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.6720200, -79.8533900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheat Lake (-79.85339, 39.67202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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