How far is Oak Hill, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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 West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Morgantown.
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Start on Main Street
3080 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
45 m · 3 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North: Summersville
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Oak Hill 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Oak Hill and 77.2 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.28 km).
#1 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 37.9723300, -81.1487100 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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