How far is Morgantown, WV from Hooverson Heights, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio 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 Hooverson Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Hooverson Heights.
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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
45.8 mi · 51 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
7.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Northview Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Northview Road
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Turn right onto Sanders Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sanders Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cross Creek Road
2058 ft · 57 sec · Cross Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Rockdale Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rockdale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockdale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Hooverson Heights.
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
45.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Clear near Hooverson Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Hooverson Heights?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Morgantown and 35.9 miles from Hooverson Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Clear near Hooverson Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove
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 Valley Grove.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Hooverson Heights. Straight-line distance: 58.23 mi (93.72 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 Hooverson Heights
Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.3247900, -80.5775700 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooverson Heights (-80.57757, 40.32479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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