Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Afternoon in Clarksburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksburg, WV
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Elkins, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through West Virginia, the 51.2-mile journey from Clarksburg to Elkins is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate using a combination of Corridor H, Buckhannon Pike, and Clarksburg Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very affordable route to manage. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience significant regional transitions, but you will get a solid feel for the local landscape. It is an efficient connection that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in one day.
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
25.6 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will spend a portion of the trip on Corridor H, that highway only makes up about two percent of the total journey. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on Corridor H, spanning 22.4 miles before you transition back to local roads. Prepare for a mix of road types that shift from faster highway segments to more technical stretches as you navigate toward Elkins. Being behind the wheel here requires more engagement than a standard freeway cruise, as the winding nature of the local roads demands your full attention.
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.
Marshall Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckhannon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckhannon Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corridor H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Randolph Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Marshall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Elkins, WV.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
2
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Marshall Street
3
Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
4
Continue on Buckhannon Pike
7.8 mi
·
12 min
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Buckhannon Pike
5
Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
489 ft
·
8 sec
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Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
6
Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
331 ft
·
5 sec
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Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
7
Continue on Buckhannon Pike
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Buckhannon Pike
8
Continue on Clarksburg Road
12 mi
·
17 min
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Clarksburg Road
9
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Corridor H
22 mi
·
25 min
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Corridor H
11
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
12
Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
13
Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Randolph Avenue
14
Continue on Randolph Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Randolph Avenue
15
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
92 ft
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4 sec
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Henry Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 1 hour and 10 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily head out in the morning or afternoon without worrying about complex scheduling or mandatory rest stops. Since the fuel cost is a modest $8, you won't need to stress over gas prices or extensive planning for refueling stations along the way. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize staying alert on the local road sections where the road dynamics change frequently. My top tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation clear before leaving the Clarksburg area, as the transition between Corridor H and the local roads is the most critical part of your navigation.
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 25.6 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 35m into the drive.
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 51.2 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkins, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksburg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Clarksburg, WV · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Clarksburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elkins, WV
The final approach into Elkins, 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 Elkins, 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
$8.01 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Elkins, WV
Afternoon in Elkins on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
26 mi in
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
3 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
1h 10m 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 Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marshall Street, Buckhannon Avenue, Buckhannon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Clarksburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.01 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 Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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