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Trip from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV

Data updated 1 hour 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

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
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.

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

Morgantown, WV

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Downtown Boaz, WV, WV

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 Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Rosemar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.5 miles on Corridor D. 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 7m 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.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 72.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 21 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 (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kirk Street

Turn right onto Kirk Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
5
34.3 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
5
34.5 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | 29th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 29th Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.

Bridgeport

34.3 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corridor D 72.5 mi 1h 25m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 28.9 mi 31m
Rosemar Road 3.8 mi 5m
Don Knotts Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
Williams Highway 1.7 mi 2m
University Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Emerson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Harrison Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Corridor D — 72.5 mi, about 1h 25m

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 end of road, turn left onto US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
4

Continue on US 119

1.9 mi · 2 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 68 West
6

Merge onto I 68

0.4 mi · 27 sec · I 68
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
8

Merge onto I 79

29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
10

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec
11

Merge onto US 50

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward WV 618
13

Turn right onto WV 618

0.4 mi · 54 sec · East 7th Street
14

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
15

At end of 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 end of road, turn left onto 36th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 36th Street
20

Turn right onto WV 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · Emerson Avenue
21

Turn left onto CR 10

3.8 mi · 5 min · Rosemar Road
22

At end of road, turn right onto WV 14

1.7 mi · 2 min · Williams Highway
23

Turn left onto CR 21/2

499 ft · 27 sec · CR 21/2
24

Turn left onto CR 21/13

77 ft · 3 sec · CR 21/13
25

Arrive at destination

CR 21/13

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 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m

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.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 72.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.9 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.9 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 Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.5 miles.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 35 minutes ago

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Night in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boaz, WV

Night in Boaz on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 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 Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Rosemar Road. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 21 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 (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Morgantown, WV to Boaz, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.

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