How far is Morgantown, WV from Salem, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Salem, WV is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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.
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Salem.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
14.5 mi · 18 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right
1366 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
15 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
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 then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Morgantown and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Salem?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Morgantown and 25.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Morgantown and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near White Hall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Hall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Salem. Straight-line distance: 40.11 mi (64.55 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 Salem
Salem is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2828700, -80.5589900 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-80.55899, 39.28287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.13 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $11.41 | $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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