How far is Morgantown, WV from Wiley Ford, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
75.47 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.47 mi
Kilometers
121.45 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiley Ford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Fri, Apr 17, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Wiley Ford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Brandonville
WV

Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Morgantown
37.7 mi
00h 44m
To Wiley Ford
37.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Wiley Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    109 m · 20 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    93 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    1478 ft · 58 sec · Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Willey Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Willey Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mileground Road

    2223 ft · 39 sec · Mileground Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mileground Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Easton Hill Road

    2839 ft · 1 min · Easton Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cheat Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1903 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2584 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cheat Road
69 mi · 91%
Industrial Boulevard
2.48 mi · 3%
Willey Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Mileground Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Easton Hill Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Spruce Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Cheat Road

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
00h 44m from Morgantown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Wiley Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morgantown to Wiley Ford?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Morgantown and 37.8 miles from Wiley Ford.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers near Wiley Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandonville, 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 Brandonville.

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.16 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
Wiley Ford

#2 Wiley Ford

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,026
Coordinates39.6145300, -78.7750200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.07
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.54 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.78 $12.71 $25.42
Diesel $5.62 $14.96 $29.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Wiley Ford. The current time is 03:16:07.

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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.