How far is Sissonville, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Sissonville, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.75 mi
02h 33m
Flight
117.74 mi
189.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.74 mi
Kilometers
189.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.75 mi
Kilometers
266.75 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Sissonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sissonville
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sissonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Sissonville
82.8 mi
01h 16m
To Morgantown
83 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
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 Sissonville and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sissonville Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Sissonville Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I-77

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

    2480 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    147.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 89%
I-77
10.1 mi · 6%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
Sissonville Drive
2.02 mi · 1%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight right onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 16m from Sissonville
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sissonville 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 Sissonville to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Sissonville and 83 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sissonville 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 Sissonville and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 117.74 mi (189.48 km).

Sissonville

#1 Sissonville

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population4,028
Coordinates38.5281500, -81.6309600
Altitude190
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: Sissonville Drive (-81.630952, 38.528124)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 Sissonville and Morgantown. The current time is 22:05:23.

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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.