How far is Star City, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Star City, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Clarksburg.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Leeway Street
780 ft · 40 sec · Leeway Street
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Turn left onto Boyers Avenue
41 m · 8 sec · Boyers Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Boulevard
3047 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
35.3 mi · 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1240 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City and Clarksburg.
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
35.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Star City and Sunny near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Star City and 20.4 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Star City and Sunny near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.
Connellsville station
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Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.05 km).
#1 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.07 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
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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