How far is Morgantown, WV from West Liberty, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to West Liberty, WV is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
72.91 mi
01h 37m
Flight
50.36 mi
81.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.91 mi
Kilometers
117.34 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive West Liberty
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Valley Grove
WV

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

From Morgantown
36.5 mi
00h 48m
To West Liberty
36.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and West Liberty.

  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 · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fairmont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Alexander

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Brick Road

    154 m · 16 sec · Old Brick Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    830 ft · 26 sec · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto National Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · National Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Atkinson Crossing Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Atkinson Crossing Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

    2892 ft · 1 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harvey Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Harvey Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Van Meter Way

    1171 ft · 29 sec · Van Meter Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Meter Way

    13 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
61.5 mi · 84%
Harvey Road
2.35 mi · 3%
Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
2.01 mi · 3%
Fairmont Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Atkinson Crossing Road
1.16 mi · 2%
National Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

61.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Grove
00h 48m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morgantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Morgantown and 36.5 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morgantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Grove.

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

84 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 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
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

Town in Ohio County, West Virginia

Population1,443
Coordinates40.1697900, -80.5936900
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.38 $22.77
Premium $4.78 $12.28 $24.56
Diesel $5.62 $14.45 $28.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and West Liberty. The current time is 22:53:39.

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.