How far is Philippi, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Philippi, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.38 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.54 mi
29.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Philippi
Fri, Apr 17, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philippi
2026-04-16T23:10
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philippi
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lost Creek
WV

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

From Philippi
12.5 mi
00h 17m
To Clarksburg
13.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philippi and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    33 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mansfield Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Elk Creek Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Barbour Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    618 ft · 10 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Buckhannon Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Buckhannon Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  16. 16

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Creek Road
9.61 mi · 36%
Buckhannon Pike
4.09 mi · 15%
Barbour Pike
2.27 mi · 9%
Mansfield Drive
1.89 mi · 7%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
1.86 mi · 7%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Elk Creek Road

Turn right onto Elk Creek Road

9.61 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Creek
00h 17m from Philippi
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Philippi and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Philippi to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Philippi and 13.9 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Philippi and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Creek

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

115 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philippi and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).

Philippi

#1 Philippi

City in Barbour County, West Virginia

Population3,239
Coordinates39.1523200, -80.0403600
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-80.040176, 39.152212)
End: West Main Street (-80.344558, 39.280584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.37
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.68 $7.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $4.78 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.62 $5.23 $10.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Philippi and Clarksburg. The current time is 23:10:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.