How far is Morgantown, WV from Oceana, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Oceana, WV is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
202.67 mi
04h 11m
Flight
161.3 mi
259.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.67 mi
Kilometers
326.16 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oceana
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Oceana
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
101.3 mi
02h 05m
To Oceana
101.3 mi
02h 05m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    10.4 mi · 17 min · Harper Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bolt Road

    14.3 mi · 25 min · Bolt Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pond Fork Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Kopperston Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kopperston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 45%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
68.7 mi · 34%
Bolt Road
14.3 mi · 7%
Harper Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Kopperston Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Pond Fork Road
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
02h 05m from Morgantown
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morgantown and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oceana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 101.3 miles from Morgantown and 101.3 miles from Oceana.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Oceana. Straight-line distance: 161.3 mi (259.58 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
Oceana

#2 Oceana

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

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Oceana (-81.624, 37.69206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.07 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
14.3 gal · 54.14 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.67 $63.33
Premium $4.78 $34.16 $68.33
Diesel $5.62 $40.21 $80.42

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 Oceana. The current time is 02:03:54.

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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.