Origin
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Boaz, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kirk Street, University Avenue, Don Knotts Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.11 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
57.9 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 115.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kirk 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 Boaz, WV is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Boaz, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 68 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-79 S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corridor D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kirk Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Boaz, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kirk Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
4
Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Knotts Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 68 West
6
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-79 S: Fairmont
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
10
Keep slight right
358 ft
·
9 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Corridor D
12
Take the exit slight right toward WV 618
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WV 618
13
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 7th Street
14
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street
16
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
17
Continue on Foley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Foley Avenue
18
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
36th Street
20
Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emerson Avenue
21
Turn left onto Rosemar Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Rosemar Road
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Highway
23
Turn left
499 ft
·
27 sec
24
Turn left
75 ft
·
3 sec
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 57.9 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 11m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 Boaz, 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 115.8 miles and 2h 22m.
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 57.9 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.9 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boaz, WV
The final approach into Boaz, 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 Boaz, 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
$18.11 one way
$36.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Boaz, WV
Evening in Boaz on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
58 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
23 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
2h 22m 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 Boaz, WV covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kirk Street, University Avenue, Don Knotts Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $18.11 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 Boaz, WV is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Boaz, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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