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

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
128.19 mi
02h 32m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.19 mi
Kilometers
206.3 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Wed, Sep 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-09-23T10:01
Arrive Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Gassaway
WV

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

From Mount Hope
63.9 mi
01h 16m
To Clarksburg
64.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mountain Avenue

    50 m · 9 sec · North Mountain Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legends Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Legends Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wood Mountain Road

    32 m · 6 sec · Wood Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  14. 14

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 46%
Legends Highway
2.01 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
West Pike Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

61.4 mi · 01h 15m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 16m from Mount Hope
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Mount Hope and 64.2 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,377
Coordinates37.8953900, -81.1642700
Altitude525
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Hope (-81.16427, 37.89539)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $19.74
Round trip
$39.49
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $19.74 $39.49
Mid-grade $4.81 $21.72 $43.45
Premium $5.25 $23.74 $47.49
Diesel $6.39 $28.90 $57.79

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Hope and Clarksburg. The current time is 10:01:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.