How far is Morgantown, WV from Culloden, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Culloden, WV is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Culloden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Culloden.
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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
147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
24.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Hurricane
1699 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road
1925 ft · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
1059 ft · 22 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn right
109 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 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 Culloden.
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
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Culloden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Culloden?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Morgantown and 91.5 miles from Culloden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Culloden.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Culloden. Straight-line distance: 140.29 mi (225.77 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 Culloden
City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,061 |
| Coordinates | 38.4200900, -82.0554200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culloden (-82.05542, 38.42009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.27 | $72.55 |
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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