How far is Morgantown, WV from Star City, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Star City, WV is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Star City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Star City.
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Start on High Street
41 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Chancery Row
88 m · 15 sec · Chancery Row
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
61 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
89 m · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
155 m · 11 sec · University Avenue
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Continue on Beechurst Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Turn right onto Chipps Hollow Road
1336 ft · 1 min · Chipps Hollow Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
159 m · 23 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Star City.
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.
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1.57 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Star City?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Morgantown and 1.6 miles from Star City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morgantown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.
Stop Ideas Near Westover
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 Westover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Star City. Straight-line distance: 2.57 mi (4.14 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 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star City (-79.98645, 39.65841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
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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