How far is Morgantown, WV from Parsons, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Parsons, WV is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Parsons.
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Start on High Street
748 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
9.7 mi · 12 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gladesville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road
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Continue on Flat Rocks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road
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Continue on Gladesville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road
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Turn right onto North Mountaineer Highway
699 ft · 15 sec · North Mountaineer Highway
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Continue on North Veterans Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 10 min · North Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Reedsville Pike
4.3 mi · 7 min · Reedsville Pike
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Continue on George Washington Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bethlehem Road
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Continue on Stevenburg
2.3 mi · 6 min · Stevenburg
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Continue on Birch Root Run
2260 ft · 1 min · Birch Root Run
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Turn left onto Green Valley
2295 ft · 1 min · Green Valley
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Turn right
16.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street
14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Parsons.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Parsons?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Morgantown and 28.7 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburg.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-79.6809, 39.09649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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