How far is Williamstown, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Williamstown, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.88 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.1 mi
130.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.1 mi
Kilometers
130.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.88 mi
Kilometers
189.71 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Morgantown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Williamstown
58.8 mi
00h 59m
To Morgantown
59 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    17 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    80 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77: Parkersburg

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1937 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Corridor D

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
72.2 mi · 61%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 25%
I 77
9.09 mi · 8%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Turn left onto Corridor D

72.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 59m from Williamstown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Williamstown and 59 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamstown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.52 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-81.44818, 39.400536)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Morgantown. The current time is 00:24:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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