How far is Morgantown, WV from Mallory, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Mallory, WV is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.13 mi
04h 19m
Flight
165.87 mi
266.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.87 mi
Kilometers
266.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.13 mi
Kilometers
367.14 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mallory
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Mallory
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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
Sand Fork
WV

Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Morgantown
114 mi
02h 09m
To Mallory
114.1 mi
02h 09m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    52.4 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

    1414 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1832 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto WV 73

    3206 ft · 56 sec · WV 73

  19. 19

    Continue on Logan Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Logan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on WV 10

    9 mi · 13 min · WV 10

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clean Eagle Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Clean Eagle Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clean Eagle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
149 mi · 65%
US 119 South
53.1 mi · 23%
WV 10
9.04 mi · 4%
Logan Boulevard
6.83 mi · 3%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Fork
02h 09m from Morgantown
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mallory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Morgantown and 114.1 miles from Mallory.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mallory.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

42 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

57 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

57 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

68 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Mallory. Straight-line distance: 165.87 mi (266.95 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
Mallory

#2 Mallory

Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia

Population1,654
Coordinates37.7306600, -81.8379000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Mallory (-81.8379, 37.73066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.47 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.77
16.1 gal · 60.94 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.89 $63.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.65 $71.31
Premium $4.78 $38.46 $76.93
Diesel $5.62 $45.27 $90.55

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 Mallory. The current time is 04:46:23.

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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.