How far is Morgantown, WV from Winfield, WV?

The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Winfield, WV is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.96 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.3 mi
19.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.69 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westover
WV

City in Alabama, United States

From Morgantown
8 mi
00h 10m
To Winfield
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Fairmont

    1052 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Reubens Run Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reubens Run Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9.39 mi · 59%
Don Knotts Boulevard
1.92 mi · 12%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 10%
I 68 West
0.92 mi · 6%
Bunner Ridge Road
0.9 mi · 6%
I-79 S
0.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

9.39 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westover
00h 10m from Morgantown
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Morgantown and 8 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morgantown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westover

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

53 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

75 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

83 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

89 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.79 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
Winfield

#2 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown (-79.9559, 39.62953)
End: Winfield (-80.08174, 39.48036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.48 $4.96
Premium $4.78 $2.68 $5.35
Diesel $5.62 $3.15 $6.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgantown and Winfield. The current time is 11:22:31.

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.