How far is Terra Alta, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from Terra Alta, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terra Alta and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terra Alta and Morgantown.
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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 · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Turn right onto North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 40 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
11.8 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Powell Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Powell Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
632 ft · 22 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Continue on Rogers Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto East Brockway Avenue
2836 ft · 2 min · East Brockway Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
1218 ft · 45 sec · South 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 Terra Alta and Morgantown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
11.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Terra Alta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terra Alta to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Reedsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Terra Alta and 15.2 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terra Alta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Reedsville
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 Reedsville.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terra Alta and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 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 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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