How far is Morgantown, WV from Fort Ashby, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Fort Ashby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Fort Ashby.
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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
63.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Fort Ashby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cheat Road
Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Fort Ashby?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Morgantown and 41.7 miles from Fort Ashby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Fort Ashby. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 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 Fort Ashby
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031500, -78.7686300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Ashby (-78.76863, 39.50315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
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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