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Trip from Eleanor, WV to Morgantown, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

182.8 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eleanor, WV

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city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Morgantown, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eleanor, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 182.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, Teays Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.54 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

91.4 miles from Eleanor, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 182.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 182.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 148 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 62 / Roosevelt Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 182.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (WV 62 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 62 / Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn left onto WV 62 / Roosevelt Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
27.4 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
5
29.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
5
178.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | WV 7 / Walnut Street

Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 148 mi 2h 38m
I 64 17.6 mi 19m
Teays Valley Road 3.2 mi 4m
Fruth-Lanham Highway 2.3 mi 2m
Grafton Road 2.2 mi 3m
Roosevelt Boulevard 2 mi 3m
University Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
I 77 1.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 148 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eleanor, WV and Morgantown, WV.

1

Start on this road

52 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto WV 62

2.0 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
3

Turn right onto WV 34

0.3 mi · 32 sec · WV 34
4

Turn straight onto WV 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · WV 34
5

Turn left onto WV 34

3.2 mi · 4 min · Teays Valley Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto US 35

2.3 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
8

Continue on US 35

389 ft · 6 sec · US 35
9

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 64

18 mi · 19 min · I 64
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
12

Merge onto I 77

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 77
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 79

148 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
15

Continue on I 68

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 68
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
17

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 4 sec
18

Turn left onto US 119

2.2 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
19

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
20

Turn right onto Kirk Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Kirk Street
21

Continue on Spruce Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Spruce Street
22

Turn left onto WV 7

300 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Street
23

Turn left onto High Street

64 ft · 2 sec · High Street
24

Arrive at destination

High Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Eleanor, WV, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148 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 40 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.4 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eleanor, 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 Eleanor, WV

This is one driving day of about 182.8 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Eleanor, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 148 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.4 mi from Eleanor, WV · 1h 45m into the drive

Downtown Craigsville, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Craigsville, WV

91 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

Elkview, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Craigsville, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Eleanor, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morgantown, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 63
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.54 one way

$57.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $31.20 $62.41
premium $4.70 $33.78 $67.55
diesel $5.61 $40.29 $80.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

South Charleston, West Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Greenspot Charging Station

Morgantown, West Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Charleston, West Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Sutton, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Morgantown, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Charleston, West Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 8 Other: 5 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 2 EVgo: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.8 0 $19.19 $8.77
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.31
EV Truck/SUV 73.1 0 $25.59 $11.70

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Eleanor, WV

Evening in Eleanor on Thursday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morgantown, WV

Evening in Morgantown on Thursday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

13 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

3h 27m 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 Eleanor, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 182.8 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, Teays Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 miles from Eleanor, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (WV 62 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Eleanor, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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