How far is Morgantown, WV from Williamstown, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Williamstown, WV is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
117.15 mi
02h 17m
Flight
81.1 mi
130.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.1 mi
Kilometers
130.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.15 mi
Kilometers
188.54 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
58.5 mi
01h 08m
To Williamstown
58.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    907 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna

    952 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    659 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · East 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
81.3 mi · 69%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 25%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
WV 14
1.18 mi · 1%
I 68 West
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

71.9 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 08m from Morgantown
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 58.5 miles from Morgantown and 58.7 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.52 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
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

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

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Williamstown (-81.44818, 39.40063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.78 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.62 $23.23 $46.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Williamstown. The current time is 01:59:10.

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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.