Drive or Fly: Keyser, WV to Morgantown, WV?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MGW–MGW. At 86 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 47m

Distance

86.7 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 34m

6m in the air

Air Distance

54 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keyser, WV → MGW 78m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MGW → Morgantown, WV 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Keyser, WV MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 52 mi, ~78m drive

Morgantown, WV MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGW and MGW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 21m

2h 23m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keyser, WV → Cumberland Amtrak Station 28m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 143m

Arrival 10m

Connellsville Amtrak → Morgantown, WV 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Cumberland Amtrak Station 19 mi, ~28m drive

To Connellsville Amtrak 33 mi, ~50m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 47m	3h 34m	4h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$122	$10
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 14, 2026.

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