How far is Morgantown, WV from Keyser, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Keyser, WV is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Keyser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Keyser.
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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
13.7 mi · 21 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Continue on Hiskett Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Hiskett Street
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Turn slight right
101 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Street
1061 ft · 18 sec · Armstrong Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Keyser.
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.
Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Keyser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Keyser?
The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Morgantown and 43.2 miles from Keyser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Keyser.
Stop Ideas Near Piedmont
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 Piedmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Keyser. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 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 Keyser
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,863 |
| Coordinates | 39.4409300, -78.9739200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keyser (-78.97392, 39.44093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
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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