Origin
Buckhannon, WV
Late night in Buckhannon on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhannon, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhannon, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
This 59.7-mile drive from Buckhannon, WV to Morgantown, WV takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Buckhannon Pike, with a significant portion on local roads. Budget around $9 for fuel for this journey. The route offers a turn-heavy, local driving experience, making it a straightforward option for those looking for a direct connection within the Southeast region of West Virginia. Given its short duration, it’s ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely morning drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a highway share of 1, meaning most of your time will be spent on non-interstate roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles along Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. This road profile suggests a journey with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied speed limits, characteristic of navigating through local communities and secondary highways. It's less about high-speed cruising and more about engaging with the nuances of the WV landscape as you travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 54.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
4
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 119: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 119: Downtown
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 32.9 mi | 35m |
| North Locust Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 32.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Locust Street
2
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
3
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
4
Continue on WV 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
14
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
17
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Buckhannon, WV · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Buckhannon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Morgantown on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
1h 16m 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 Buckhannon, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, North Locust Street, Buckhannon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Buckhannon, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.34 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 is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Buckhannon, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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