How far is Morgantown, WV from Milton, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Milton, WV is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.04 mi
03h 26m
Flight
143.04 mi
230.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.04 mi
Kilometers
230.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.04 mi
Kilometers
301.01 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
93.5 mi
01h 43m
To Milton
93.6 mi
01h 43m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Milton

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Johns Creek Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Johns Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Johns Branch Road

    1980 ft · 41 sec · Johns Branch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2597 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
149 mi · 80%
I 64 West
31.4 mi · 17%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 West
0.92 mi
I-79 S
0.84 mi
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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 43m from Morgantown
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Morgantown and 93.6 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Milton. Straight-line distance: 143.04 mi (230.2 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
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population2,523
Coordinates38.4345300, -82.1323600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Milton (-82.13236, 38.43453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.98 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 49.96 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.14 $52.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.78 $31.53 $63.07
Diesel $5.62 $37.12 $74.24

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 Milton. The current time is 00:42:32.

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.