How far is Morgantown, WV from White Sulphur Springs, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to White Sulphur Springs, WV is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and White Sulphur Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and White Sulphur Springs.
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Start on High Street
748 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Arbuckle Road
11.4 mi · 20 min · Arbuckle Road
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Turn right onto Levasy Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · Levasy Road
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Continue on Richwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Richwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland West Trail
56 m · 3 sec · Midland West Trail
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Continue on State Route 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Greenbrier Street
6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street
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Turn left
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Sulphur Springs, Caldwell
1451 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Harts Run Road
803 ft · 19 sec · Harts Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and White Sulphur Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to White Sulphur Springs?
The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Morgantown and 93.7 miles from White Sulphur Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and White Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.97 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 White Sulphur Springs
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 37.7965100, -80.2975700 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.58 | $63.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
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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