Origin
Blennerhassett, WV
Afternoon in Blennerhassett on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blennerhassett, WV to Morgantown, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blennerhassett, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Grafton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.6 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Blennerhassett, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 115.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 78.6 miles.
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 1.5 miles in near WV 68.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.6 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 1.5 miles (WV 68): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 68
Take the ramp onto WV 68
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 50 / Corridor D
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 / Corridor D
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 North
5
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 78.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dupont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| WV 68 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 78.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blennerhassett, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on WV 892
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dupont Road
2
Continue on WV 68
492 ft
·
17 sec
·
WV 68
3
Take the ramp onto WV 68
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WV 68
4
Merge onto US 50; WV 68
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corridor D
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
77 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Corridor D
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
7
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
9
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
11
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
13
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
14
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
15
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
16
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
18
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
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 57.8 miles from Blennerhassett, WV, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.6 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
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 Blennerhassett, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Blennerhassett, WV
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Blennerhassett, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 78.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Blennerhassett, WV · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Blennerhassett, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.6 miles.
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
$18.08 one way
$36.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Morgantown on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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 Blennerhassett, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Grafton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Blennerhassett, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.08 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 115.6 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 1.5 miles (WV 68): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Blennerhassett, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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