Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Night in Clarksburg on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Ohio County, WV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
88.6 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 88.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Dragon Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.86 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
44.3 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 88.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 88.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dragon Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 6th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 88.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Chestnut Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Chestnut Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Chestnut Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 19, WV 20
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19, WV 20
5
88.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Shinnston Pike | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Fairmont Pike Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| United States Highway 250 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| WV 218 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Dragon Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Ohio County, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
427 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 6th Street
418 ft
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
3
Turn left onto WV 20
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Pike Street
4
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
489 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto North Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
6
Take the ramp
528 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto US 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Corridor D
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 19, WV 20
9
Turn right onto US 19; WV 20
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Shinnston Pike
10
Continue on US 19; WV 20
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shinnston Pike
11
Turn slight right onto US 19
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pike Street
12
Continue on US 19
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hood Avenue
13
Continue on US 19
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto WV 218
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
WV 218
15
Turn left onto US 250
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
United States Highway 250
16
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
18
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
19
Continue on US 250
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
20
Turn left onto US 250
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
21
Turn right onto WV 88
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
22
Continue on WV 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
23
Turn slight right onto East Bethlehem Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bethlehem Boulevard
24
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 88
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bethlehem Boulevard
25
Continue on WV 88
500 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethleham Boulevard
26
Continue on US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road
27
Turn left onto CR 25
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Peters Run Road
28
Turn right onto CR 8/1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewarts Hill Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
30
Arrive at destination
CR 8
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 44.3 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio County, 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.
+
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 Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 88.6 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Clarksburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dragon Highway for about 15.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.3 mi from Clarksburg, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Clarksburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ohio County, WV
The final approach into Ohio County, 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 Ohio County, 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
$13.86 one way
$27.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Ohio County, WV
Night in Ohio County on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
44 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
6 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 4m 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 Ohio County, WV covers 88.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 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 $13.86 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 88.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Chestnut Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Clarksburg, WV to Ohio County, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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