How far is Williamson, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Williamson, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
204.86 mi
03h 49m
Flight
152.47 mi
245.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.47 mi
Kilometers
245.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.86 mi
Kilometers
329.69 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Wed, Oct 14, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Williamson
Wed, Oct 14, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamson
2026-10-14T12:35
Arrive Clarksburg
Wed, Oct 14, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamson
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 Williamson
101.8 mi
01h 54m
To Clarksburg
103 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harvey Street

    1194 ft · 19 sec · Harvey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1854 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42.9 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 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 Williamson 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 57%
Harvey Street
79.8 mi · 39%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
I 64 East
1 mi
East Main Street
1 mi
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clendenin
01h 54m from Williamson
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamson to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 101.8 miles from Williamson and 103 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.

RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

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 Williamson and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 152.47 mi (245.37 km).

Williamson

#1 Williamson

County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates37.6742700, -82.2773600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.36 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
14.46 gal · 54.72 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.68 $33.82 $67.64
Premium $5.13 $37.08 $74.15
Diesel $6.37 $46.02 $92.04

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamson and Clarksburg. The current time is 12:35:04.

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.