Origin
Morgantown, WV
Evening in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Benwood, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
80.3 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Benwood, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Benwood, WV covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, US 250 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.5 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.56 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
40.1 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 80.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 80.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 62.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470 / USS West Virginia Memorial Highway toward I 470 West: Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 470 West: Columbus OH
5
77.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 62.5 mi | 1h 11m |
| USS West Virginia Memorial Highway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| US 250 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairmont Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| McMechen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 62.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Benwood, 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
·
17 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto US 19; US 119; WV 7
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
University Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 19
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn straight onto US 19
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairmont Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto I 79
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
Toward I 470 West: Columbus OH
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
15
Merge onto US 250; WV 2
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250; WV 2
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Turn right onto McMechen Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
McMechen Street
18
Turn right onto 4th Street
255 ft
·
16 sec
·
4th Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto 5th Street
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
21
Arrive at destination
5th 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 40.1 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benwood, 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 80.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 62.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Morgantown, WV · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.
Arriving in Benwood, WV
The final approach into Benwood, 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
$12.56 one way
$25.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Benwood, WV
Evening in Benwood on Friday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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 37m 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 Benwood, WV covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, USS West Virginia Memorial Highway, US 250. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 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 $12.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 119; WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Benwood, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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