Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Philippi, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Philippi, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Philippi, WV covers 23.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elk Creek Road, Buckhannon Pike, Barbour Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Elk Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 23.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elk Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 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 1.3 miles in near WV 20 / Marshall Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 119 / Buckhannon Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 250 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 20 / Marshall Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 119 / Buckhannon Road
Turn left onto US 119 / Buckhannon Road
Navigation decision point
3
23.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 250 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 250 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Road | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Barbour Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mansfield Drive | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Buckhannon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buckhannon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elk Creek Road
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Philippi, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto WV 20
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Marshall Street
3
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buckhannon Avenue
4
Continue on WV 20
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Continue on WV 20
489 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
6
Turn straight onto WV 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Barbour Pike
7
Continue on WV 57
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Elk Creek Road
8
Turn left onto US 119
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Buckhannon Road
9
Continue on US 119
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mansfield Drive
10
Turn right onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 250
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn right onto Church Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
13
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Philippi, WV
Late night in Philippi on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
39m 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 Philippi, WV covers 23.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elk Creek Road, Buckhannon Pike, Barbour Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.74 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 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 119 / Buckhannon Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 250 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clarksburg, WV to Philippi, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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