Origin
Barrackville, WV
Evening in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrackville, WV to Morgantown, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrackville, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Barrackville and Morgantown, you are looking at a quick 22.2-mile trek through West Virginia. This trip typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate via a combination of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Grafton Road, and US 250. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an incredibly economical route that stays entirely within the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short trip, this drive is straightforward and efficient enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Barrackville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a highway share of about 11 miles, providing a brief change of pace from the more winding local sections. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which spans 11.9 miles of the journey. Because the road character shifts from highway speeds to tighter, more technical local segments, you should be prepared for varying road conditions. It is a practical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel without requiring hours of highway fatigue.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft
833 ft
Total Climb
837 ft
Total Descent
895 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~18.5 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 250.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19; US 250 / Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 250
Turn left onto US 250
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Turn left onto US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| Grafton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 250 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Park Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on CR 250/32
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Street
2
Continue on CR 250/32
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Barrackville Road
3
Turn left onto US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250
4
Turn left onto US 19; US 250
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jefferson Street
6
Turn left onto WV 310
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Continue on WV 310
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto WV 310
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grafton Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
12
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
14
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
16
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
17
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
18
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
19
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
21
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 32-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Because there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the journey in one fluid push. Keep in mind that with the route's turn-heavy nature, you should prioritize vehicle maintenance before heading out, especially if you are driving during inclement weather. Budgeting $4 for fuel makes this one of the most affordable trips you can take in the state. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely, as you won't need to factor in long breaks for fuel or rest.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from Barrackville, WV, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22.2 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barrackville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barrackville, WV
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrackville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Barrackville, WV · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Barrackville, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
The final approach into Morgantown, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morgantown, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrackville, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 22.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Grafton Road, US 250. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Barrackville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19; US 250 / Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barrackville, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 833 ft to 1,273 ft elevation with about 837 ft of total climbing.
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