How far is Wayne, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Wayne, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.05 mi
03h 33m
Flight
134.66 mi
216.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.66 mi
Kilometers
216.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.05 mi
Kilometers
304.24 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Fri, Oct 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-10-15T18:45
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clendenin
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Wayne
94 mi
01h 46m
To Clarksburg
95 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wayne and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wayne and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Hendrick Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Hendrick Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Court Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    652 ft · 11 sec · Cleveland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Avenue

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Street Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Street Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    998 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  16. 16

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayne and Clarksburg.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 62%
5th Street Road
51.6 mi · 27%
Central Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clendenin
01h 46m from Wayne
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wayne and 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 Wayne to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clendenin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Wayne and 95 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.25 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wayne and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Clendenin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clendenin, 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 Clendenin.

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Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
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Montgomery

34 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

64 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

75 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 134.66 mi (216.71 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

Population1,559
Coordinates38.2214700, -82.4423700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Wayne (-82.44237, 38.22147)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $28.25
Round trip
$56.49
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $28.25 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.67 $31.18 $62.35
Premium $5.12 $34.15 $68.30
Diesel $6.36 $42.45 $84.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayne and Clarksburg. The current time is 18:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.