How far is Morgantown, WV from Grafton, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Grafton, WV is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.39 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.23 mi
32.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.23 mi
Kilometers
32.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.39 mi
Kilometers
40.86 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newburg
WV

Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

From Morgantown
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Grafton
12.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Don Knotts Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1925 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint John Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Saint John Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint John Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Don Knotts Boulevard
12.4 mi · 49%
Victory Avenue
10.1 mi · 40%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 6%
Lincoln Street
0.71 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
High Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Don Knotts Boulevard

Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
00h 15m from Morgantown
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Morgantown and 12.7 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newburg, 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 Newburg.

RAIL

Connellsville station

73 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

73 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

84 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

98 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 20.23 mi (32.55 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
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Grafton (-80.01897, 39.34092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Grafton. The current time is 02:24:35.

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.