How far is Winfield, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Winfield, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.3 mi
19.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.06 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westover
WV

City in Alabama, United States

From Winfield
8.1 mi
00h 10m
To Morgantown
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Reubens Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Downtown

    1635 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grafton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on University Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kirk Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Spruce Street

    811 ft · 34 sec · Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto High Street

    19 m · 2 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9.55 mi · 59%
Grafton Road
2.24 mi · 14%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 9%
Bunner Ridge Road
1.08 mi · 7%
I 68 East
1.03 mi · 6%
US 119
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

9.55 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westover
00h 10m from Winfield
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winfield and Mostly Sunny then 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 Winfield to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Winfield and 8.1 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Westover

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

53 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

75 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Frostburg, MD

89 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.79 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
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: County Route 33/2 (-80.081758, 39.480404)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Morgantown. The current time is 09:44:20.

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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.