The drive from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.4 miles from Bluefield, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 216.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 90.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike.
Driving Effort6/10
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 216.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.8 mi into trip|~18m in|I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike
Merge onto I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51.7 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
7
120.6 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
5
212.6 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
216.7 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Summersville along the way.
Summersville
51.7 mi in|~59m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi
1h 37m
US 19
66.8 mi
1h 21m
West Virginia Turnpike
37.9 mi
41m
Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi
12m
Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Grafton Road
2.2 mi
3m
University Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
I 68
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 90.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on US 19; US 52 Truck
3.2 mi·5 min·Princeton Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 460
10 mi·12 min·Big Laurel Highway
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·53 sec
4
Merge onto I 77
38 mi·41 min·West Virginia Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
2.1 mi·2 min
Exit 48Toward US 19: North Beckley, SummersvilleUse the slight right lane.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 82.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.89 one way
$67.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$37.05
$74.10
premium
$4.70
$40.11
$80.21
diesel
$5.61
$47.84
$95.69
Estimated Tolls: $2.65
West Virginia Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$2.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65
0
$22.75
$10.40
Efficient EV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
EV Truck/SUV
86.7
1
$30.34
$13.87
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bluefield, WV
Afternoon
in Bluefield on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Afternoon
in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
12:13 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
7 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 216.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.4 miles from Bluefield, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 216.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.8 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bluefield, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Summersville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
