How far is Morgantown, WV from Moundsville, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
87.87 mi
01h 31m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.87 mi
Kilometers
141.41 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Mon, May 4, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Mon, May 4, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-05-04T16:52
Arrive Moundsville
Mon, May 4, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Morgantown
34.4 mi
00h 45m
To Moundsville
53.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    41 m · 7 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chancery Row

    88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    89 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fairmont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg

    1512 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · East High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

    22.6 mi · 39 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Waynesburg Pike Road

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1822 ft · 41 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roy E. Furman Highway
25.9 mi · 30%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
21.7 mi · 25%
Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17%
East High Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Fairmont Road
1.44 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roy E. Furman Highway

Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
00h 45m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Moundsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Morgantown and 53.5 miles from Moundsville.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Moundsville.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 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
Moundsville

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.78 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.62 $17.43 $34.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Moundsville. The current time is 16:52:00.

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.