How far is Mount Hope, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
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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.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Mountain Avenue
50 m · 9 sec · North Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legends Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Legends Highway
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Turn left onto Wood Mountain Road
32 m · 6 sec · Wood Mountain Road
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Turn right
61.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown
1635 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street
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Continue on Spruce Street
811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto High Street
19 m · 2 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 Mount Hope and Morgantown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Hope and 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 Mount Hope to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Mount Hope and 80.3 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Hope and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 136.36 mi (219.45 km).
#1 Mount Hope
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,377 |
| Coordinates | 37.8953900, -81.1642700 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.83 | $63.66 |
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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