How far is Mount Hope, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
180.15 mi
02h 58m
Flight
134.74 mi
216.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.74 mi
Kilometers
216.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.15 mi
Kilometers
289.92 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-04-19T00:11
Arrive Morgantown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Hope
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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Mount Hope
90 mi
01h 29m
To Morgantown
90.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1542 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaughters Creek

    6.2 mi · 24 min · Slaughters Creek

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1329 ft · 42 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 82%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 9%
Slaughters Creek
6.16 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
I 77 North
1.87 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 29m from Mount Hope
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Hope to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Mount Hope and 90.2 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 134.74 mi (216.85 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 14/02 (-81.518161, 38.105101)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.17 $56.34
Premium $4.78 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.62 $35.77 $71.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Hope and Morgantown. The current time is 00:11:05.

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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.