How far is Wellsburg, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Wellsburg, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 02h 06m.
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.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsburg and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsburg and Clarksburg.
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Start on 10th Street
2550 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
74.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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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 Wellsburg 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.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
74.8 mi · 01h 21m
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 Wellsburg and Sunny near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsburg to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Wellsburg and 52.1 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellsburg and Sunny near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
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 Blacksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsburg and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 69.93 mi (112.54 km).
#1 Wellsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2720100, -80.6095200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.26 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.70 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
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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