How far is Morgantown, WV from Chester, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Chester, WV is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Chester.
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Start on High Street
41 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Chancery Row
88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
89 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Fairmont Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road
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Take the ramp right
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
44.8 mi · 50 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on PA Tpke 576 West
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Southern Beltway
13 mi · 14 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Pittsburgh, Weirton
2799 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto PA Tpke 576 East, US 22 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Weirton
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Florence, Burgettstown
1449 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1216 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 30
120 m · 12 sec · Old US Highway 30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · Carolina Avenue
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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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 Chester.
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
44.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Chester?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Morgantown and 48.3 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Chester. Straight-line distance: 75.14 mi (120.93 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 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-80.56285, 40.61312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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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