How far is Shinnston, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Shinnston, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shinnston and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinnston and Morgantown.
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Start on Bridge Street
36 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
840 ft · 19 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Charles Street
159 m · 10 sec · Charles Street
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Continue on Saltwell Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Saltwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Benedum Drive
2577 ft · 1 min · Benedum Drive
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Take the ramp sharp left
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
23.2 mi · 25 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 Shinnston 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
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shinnston to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Shinnston and 18.1 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shinnston and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shinnston and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).
#1 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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