The drive from Buckhannon, WV to Vienna, WV covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, North Locust Street, Buckhannon Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.5 miles on Corridor D.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.22 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
51.8 miles from Buckhannon, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 103.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 71.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,455 ft637 ft
Total Climb
367 ft
Total Descent
1,157 ft
Highest Point
1,455 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
818 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 25.6 miles in.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckhannon, WV to Vienna, WV is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
25.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
25.9 mi into trip|~40m in|US 50 / Corridor D
Merge onto US 50 / Corridor D
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
97.4 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward WV 47
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 47
3
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|WV 47 / Staunton Avenue
Turn right onto WV 47 / Staunton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
103.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|32nd Street
Turn right onto 32nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Corridor D
71.5 mi
1h 23m
North Locust Street
12.4 mi
18m
Buckhannon Pike
12.4 mi
19m
Murdoch Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Staunton Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
7th Street
0.6 mi
1m
East 8th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 71.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon, WV and Vienna, 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
7.8 mi·12 min·Buckhannon Pike
5
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi·17 sec·Buckhannon Avenue
6
Continue on WV 20
0.4 mi·48 sec·Marshall Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
8
Merge onto US 50
71 mi·1 hr 23 min·Corridor D
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward WV 47
10
Turn right onto WV 47
0.7 mi·1 min·Staunton Avenue
11
Continue on WV 618
0.6 mi·1 min·7th Street
12
Continue on WV 618
0.5 mi·1 min·East 8th Street
13
Continue on WV 14; WV 68
2.5 mi·5 min·Murdoch Avenue
14
Continue on WV 14
1.8 mi·3 min·Grand Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto 32nd Street
24 ft·1 sec·32nd Street
16
Arrive at destination
32nd 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 51.8 miles from Buckhannon, WV, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.5 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 10m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckhannon, 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 Buckhannon, WV
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Buckhannon, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 71.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Buckhannon, WV
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.22 one way
$32.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.73
$35.46
premium
$4.70
$19.19
$38.39
diesel
$5.61
$22.90
$45.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Buckhannon, WV
Morning
in Buckhannon on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vienna, WV
Morning
in Vienna on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
16 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 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 Vienna, WV covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, 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 51.8 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 $16.22 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.
The drive from Buckhannon, WV to Vienna, WV is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Buckhannon, WV to Vienna, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 637 ft to 1,455 ft elevation with about 367 ft of total climbing.
