How far is Morgantown, WV from Eleanor, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.16 mi
03h 25m
Flight
130.1 mi
209.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.1 mi
Kilometers
209.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.16 mi
Kilometers
293.16 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eleanor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Eleanor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
91 mi
01h 42m
To Eleanor
91.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

    2419 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot

    674 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1563 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Teays Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    631 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
149 mi · 82%
I 64 West
17.9 mi · 10%
Teays Valley Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.36 mi · 1%
Charleston Road
2 mi · 1%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 42m from Morgantown
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Eleanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 miles from Morgantown and 91.1 miles from Eleanor.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Eleanor.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 130.1 mi (209.38 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
Eleanor

#2 Eleanor

City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $25.47
Round trip
$50.94
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.47 $50.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.48 $56.96
Premium $4.78 $30.72 $61.45
Diesel $5.62 $36.16 $72.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Eleanor. The current time is 10:23:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.