How far is Moundsville, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Moundsville, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moundsville and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville and Morgantown.
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Start on 5th Street
12 m · 7 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1822 ft · 42 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
14.8 mi · 17 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway
22.6 mi · 39 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2954 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West High Street
1584 ft · 52 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto South Richhill Street
132 m · 20 sec · South Richhill Street
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Turn left onto West Greene Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Greene Street
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Turn slight right onto East High Street
2386 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Morgantown
1952 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
1920 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Beechurst Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
567 ft · 25 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto High Street
574 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundsville and Morgantown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roy E. Furman Highway
Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moundsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moundsville to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Moundsville and 53.3 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moundsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
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 Blacksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundsville and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 km).
#1 Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 39.9203500, -80.7431400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
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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