How far is West Liberty, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.12 mi
02h 12m
Flight
62.85 mi
101.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.12 mi
Kilometers
172.4 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in West Liberty
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Liberty
2026-10-15T13:01
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Liberty
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blacksville
WV

Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From West Liberty
53.5 mi
01h 06m
To Clarksburg
53.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
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 West Liberty and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Van Meter Way

    13 m · 3 sec · Van Meter Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Meter Way

    1171 ft · 26 sec · Van Meter Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harvey Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Harvey Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Atkinson Crossing Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Atkinson Crossing Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto National Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · National Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    113 m · 11 sec · Old National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1725 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1240 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Liberty 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
74.8 mi · 70%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.9 mi · 14%
National Road
6.81 mi · 6%
Corridor D
2.75 mi · 3%
Harvey Road
2.35 mi · 2%
Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksville
01h 06m from West Liberty
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Liberty 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 West Liberty to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 53.5 miles from West Liberty and 53.6 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Liberty and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksville

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

86 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

95 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 62.85 mi (101.14 km).

West Liberty

#1 West Liberty

Town in Ohio County, West Virginia

Population1,443
Coordinates40.1697900, -80.5936900
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.02
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $16.01 $32.02
Mid-grade $4.67 $17.67 $35.34
Premium $5.12 $19.35 $38.71
Diesel $6.36 $24.06 $48.11

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 West Liberty and Clarksburg. The current time is 13:01:26.

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.