How far is West Liberty, WV from Morgantown, WV?
The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Morgantown.
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Start on Van Meter Way
13 m · 3 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Van Meter Way
1171 ft · 26 sec · Van Meter Way
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Turn right onto Harvey Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Harvey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Greggsvlle Clinton and Potomac Road
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Continue on Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
2 mi · 5 min · Greggsville Clinton and Potomac Road
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Continue on Atkinson Crossing Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Atkinson Crossing Road
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Turn left onto National Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · National Road
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Turn right onto Old National Pike
113 m · 11 sec · Old National Pike
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Take the ramp left
1725 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University
1920 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Continue on Monongahela Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Beechurst Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Beechurst Avenue
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
567 ft · 25 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto High Street
574 ft · 21 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 West Liberty and Morgantown.
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
39.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Liberty and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Liberty to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from West Liberty and 35.7 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:42 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 $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Liberty and Rain Showers Likely near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove
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 Valley Grove.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 km).
#1 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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