Origin
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
106.5 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, WV
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Augusta, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Street, Spruce Street, Willey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.65 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 106.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant 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 Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mileground Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Easton Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cheat Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 220 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vocke Road Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Augusta, WV.
1
Start on High Street
358 ft
·
20 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Spruce Street
4
Turn right onto Willey Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willey Street
5
Continue on Mileground Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mileground Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mileground Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mileground Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mileground Road
8
Continue on Easton Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Hill Road
9
Continue on Cheat Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheat Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 220 Truck South
13
Turn slight right
348 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vocke Road Southwest
15
Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
16
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
17
Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
18
Continue on Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Frankfort Highway
20
Continue on Cumberland Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Road
21
Continue on Cumberland Road
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cumberland Road
22
Continue on North High Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North High Street
23
Turn left onto East Main Street
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwestern Turnpike
25
Arrive at your destination
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 53.2 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgantown, 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 53.2 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, WV
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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
$16.65 one way
$33.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Augusta, WV
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
18 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 21m 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 Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Spruce Street, Willey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 miles from Morgantown, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.65 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 Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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