How far is Morgantown, WV from Mineral Wells, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Mineral Wells, WV is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.16 mi
02h 12m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.16 mi
Kilometers
182.12 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-05-31T06:25
Arrive Mineral Wells
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
56.5 mi
01h 06m
To Mineral Wells
56.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Mineral Wells.

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1109 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Mineral Wells

    1857 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old 21

    152 m · 13 sec · Old 21

  16. 16

    Continue on Old 21

    7 m · 1 sec · Old 21

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 21

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
77.9 mi · 69%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 26%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 West
0.92 mi · 1%
I-79 S
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

72.1 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 06m from Morgantown
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Morgantown and 56.7 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgantown and Sunny near Mineral Wells.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.95 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
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population1,950
Coordinates39.1903500, -81.5320700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Mineral Wells (-81.53207, 39.19035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.80 $31.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.67 $35.34
Premium $4.78 $19.06 $38.13
Diesel $5.62 $22.44 $44.88

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Mineral Wells. The current time is 06:25:37.

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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.