How far is Ronceverte, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Ronceverte, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183 mi
03h 22m
Flight
132.72 mi
213.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.72 mi
Kilometers
213.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183 mi
Kilometers
294.51 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Ronceverte
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ronceverte
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ronceverte
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Ronceverte
91.4 mi
01h 41m
To Morgantown
91.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ronceverte and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ronceverte and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frankford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Frankford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Seneca Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Seneca Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Sam Black Church

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canvas-Nettie Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

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

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ronceverte and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 49%
South Jefferson Street
15 mi · 8%
Canvas-Nettie Road
11.4 mi · 6%
Seneca Trail
2.64 mi · 1%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 41m from Ronceverte
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ronceverte and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ronceverte to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Ronceverte and 91.6 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ronceverte and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ronceverte and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 132.72 mi (213.59 km).

Ronceverte

#1 Ronceverte

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,649
Coordinates37.7498400, -80.4628500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-80.462865, 37.749883)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ronceverte and Morgantown. The current time is 22:05:47.

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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.