Trip from Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV

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Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

106.5 mi

171 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

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.

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

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 I 68, Cumberland Road, Frankfort Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.7 miles on I 68. 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 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 106.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 68 and Cumberland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.7 miles on I 68.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 68 and Cumberland Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 21m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 119 / Mileground Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 119; WV 7 / Spruce Street

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Spruce Street

Navigation decision point

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 119 / Mileground Road

Enter roundabout onto US 119 / Mileground Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 68

Merge onto I 68

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 220 Truck South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 40 Toward US 220 Truck South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 68	63.7 mi	1h 8m
Cumberland Road	10.6 mi	15m
Frankfort Highway	7.7 mi	12m
Northwestern Turnpike	5.8 mi	8m
Rocket Center Road	4.2 mi	6m
East Main Street	3 mi	8m
Winchester Road	2.7 mi	4m
McMullen Highway Southwest	2.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 68 — 63.7 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on High Street

358 ft · 19 sec · High Street

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7

303 ft · 12 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn left onto US 119; WV 7

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Spruce Street

Turn right onto US 119

1.2 mi · 2 min · Willey Street

Continue on US 119

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Mileground Road

Enter roundabout onto US 119

20 ft · 0 sec · Mileground Road

Continue on US 119

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mileground Road

Continue on US 119; CR 857

0.5 mi · 1 min · Easton Hill Road

Continue on CR 857

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cheat Road

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Merge onto I 68

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 68

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 40 Toward US 220 Truck South

Turn slight right

348 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto MD 658

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

Turn left onto MD 53

2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

Turn right onto US 220

2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

Turn left onto MD 956

0.5 mi · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

Continue on WV 956

4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

At end of road, turn right onto WV 28

7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway

Continue on WV 28

2.4 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Road

Continue on WV 28

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Road

Continue on WV 28

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North High Street

Turn left onto US 50

3.0 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 50

5.8 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Turnpike

Arrive at destination

US 50

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 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 68 for about 63.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.2 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 1m into the drive

unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery Village, MD

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

Montgomery Village, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery Village, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.7 miles.

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

Estimated Tolls: $0.40

Northwestern Turnpike (5.8 mi) $0.40

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32	$11.18	$5.11
Efficient EV	26.6	$9.32	$4.26
EV Truck/SUV	42.6	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 34 minutes ago

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Night in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, WV

Night in Augusta on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 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 I 68, Cumberland Road, Frankfort Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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.

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Morgantown, WV to Augusta, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.