How far is Morgantown, WV from Sistersville, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Sistersville, WV is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.42 mi
01h 54m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.42 mi
Kilometers
124.6 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Fri, Apr 17, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-17T02:12
Arrive Sistersville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Hundred
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
38.6 mi
00h 57m
To Sistersville
38.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Beechurst Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Monongahela Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blue Horizon Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Blue Horizon Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mason Dixon Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hornet Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hornet Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mountaineer Highway

    31.3 mi · 47 min · Mountaineer Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street

    137 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Diamond Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 40%
Mason Dixon Highway
29.3 mi · 38%
North 4th Avenue
5.02 mi · 6%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 6%
Monongahela Boulevard
2.49 mi · 3%
Hornet Highway
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mountaineer Highway

Turn left onto Mountaineer Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hundred
00h 57m from Morgantown
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Morgantown and 38.8 miles from Sistersville.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Sistersville.

Stop Ideas Near Hundred

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hundred and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Cameron, WV

Hundred
Municipal corporation,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Mannington City Hall

Mannington , WV
206 E Main St, Mannington, WV 26582
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.

RAIL

Connellsville station

83 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

104 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

116 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Sistersville. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.41 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
Sistersville

#2 Sistersville

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates39.5642400, -80.9959400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Sistersville (-80.99594, 39.56424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Sistersville. The current time is 02:12:55.

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.