How far is Morgantown, WV from Vienna, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Vienna, WV is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.69 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.46 mi
140.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.46 mi
Kilometers
140.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.69 mi
Kilometers
189.4 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Mon, May 4, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-05-04T16:52
Arrive Vienna
Mon, May 4, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Morgantown
57.2 mi
00h 59m
To Vienna
60.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 47

    897 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Staunton Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Staunton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Street

    2984 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East 8th Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Murdoch Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
73.8 mi · 63%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 25%
Murdoch Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 2%
Grand Central Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

73.8 mi · 01h 27m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 59m from Morgantown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Morgantown and 60.5 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vienna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 87.46 mi (140.76 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
Vienna

#2 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
End: 32nd Street (-81.548472, 39.326999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Vienna. The current time is 16:52:00.

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.