Origin
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Sistersville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Sistersville, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Sistersville, WV covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountaineer Highway, Mason Dixon Highway, North 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on Mountaineer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 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
38.7 miles from Morgantown, 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 1h 54m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountaineer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 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 early in the drive near Chancery Row.
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 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chancery Row): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Chancery Row
Turn right onto Chancery Row
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 19; WV 7 / University Avenue
Turn right onto US 19; WV 7 / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
WV 2 / 3rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto WV 2 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Highway | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| Mason Dixon Highway | 29.3 mi | 43m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Monongahela Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Hornet Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Blue Horizon Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Beechurst Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mountaineer Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Sistersville, WV.
1
Start on High Street
134 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Chancery Row
288 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chancery Row
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
200 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7
291 ft
·
13 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto US 19; WV 7
510 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Avenue
6
Continue on US 19; WV 7
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Beechurst Avenue
7
Continue on US 19; WV 7
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Monongahela Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 19; WV 7
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Horizon Drive
9
Turn left onto WV 7
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Mason Dixon Highway
10
Continue on WV 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Mason Dixon Highway
11
Merge onto US 250; WV 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hornet Highway
12
Turn left onto WV 7
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Mountaineer Highway
13
At end of road, turn left onto WV 2
450 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Diamond Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diamond Street
17
Arrive at destination
Diamond Street
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 38.7 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sistersville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morgantown, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mountaineer Highway for about 31.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Morgantown, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sistersville, WV
The final approach into Sistersville, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Sistersville, WV
Morning in Sistersville on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
39 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
12 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
1h 54m 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 Sistersville, WV covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountaineer Highway, Mason Dixon Highway, North 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 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 $12.10 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 1h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chancery Row): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Sistersville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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