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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
95 m · 5 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Fairmont Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road
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Take the ramp right
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Alexander
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Old Brick Road
154 m · 16 sec · Old Brick Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
830 ft · 26 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto National Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · National Road
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Turn right onto Atkinson Crossing Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Atkinson Crossing Road
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Continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
2892 ft · 1 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
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Continue on Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road
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Turn right onto Harvey Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Harvey Road
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Turn left onto Van Meter Way
1171 ft · 29 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Van Meter Way
13 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way
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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.
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
61.5 mi · 01h 10m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 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 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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