How far is Paden City, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Paden City, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paden City and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paden City and Morgantown.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Robinson Street
43 m · 12 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
1.4 km · 59 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
137 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 46 min · Mountaineer Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hornet Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hornet Highway
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Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway
29.3 mi · 44 min · Mason Dixon Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Horizon Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Blue Horizon Drive
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Turn left onto 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 Paden City 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.
Mountaineer Highway
Turn right onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paden City and Partly 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 Paden City to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Paden City and 36.7 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paden City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paden City and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 52.24 mi (84.07 km).
#1 Paden City
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.6028500, -80.9367700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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