How far is Terra Alta, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Terra Alta, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terra Alta and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terra Alta and Clarksburg.
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Start on North Main Street
8 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West State Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West State Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7
9.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 7
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 35 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Turn sharp left onto South Robert Stone Way
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Robert Stone Way
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Turn right onto Gladesville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road
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Continue on Flat Rocks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road
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Continue on Gladesville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road
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Turn left onto Goshen Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
25.8 mi · 28 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 Terra Alta 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
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Areas Of Fog leaving Terra Alta and 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 Terra Alta to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Terra Alta and 32.7 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Areas Of Fog around Terra Alta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Morgantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgantown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terra Alta and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 44.13 mi (71.02 km).
#1 Terra Alta
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 39.4456500, -79.5464400 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.37 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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