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Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
5 DC fast
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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Cheat Lake, WV
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If you are looking for a quick transition from Morgantown to the Cheat Lake area, this 7.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 12 minutes to complete. It is a quintessential day trip that requires no overnight planning or extensive preparation. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly simple, as you will likely spend only about $1 in fuel. Since both locations are situated within West Virginia, you stay entirely within the Southeast region throughout the drive. This route is ideal for those who need to navigate between these two points efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
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
3.8 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from city streets to faster corridors. You will navigate via a combination of Willey Street and Mileground Road before merging onto I-68. While highway travel accounts for 34% of your total mileage, the longest uninterrupted stretch on the interstate is only 2.6 miles. This variety keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous highway grind, as you balance local road navigation with short bursts of higher-speed travel. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
717 ft
Total Descent
609 ft
Highest Point
1,256 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
392 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 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 0.4 miles (US 119 / Willey Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 119 / Willey Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 119 / Mileground Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 68 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Willey Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mileground Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cheat Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Easton Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Cheat Lake, WV.
Start on High Street
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7
Turn right onto US 119
Continue on US 119
Enter roundabout onto US 119
Continue on US 119
Continue on US 119; CR 857
Continue on CR 857
Turn left
Merge onto I 68
Arrive at destination
Because this drive is so brief, you have total flexibility in your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the 12-minute duration is short enough to drive straight through comfortably. Keep in mind that your route relies on a mix of local roads and I-68, so check for any local traffic patterns on Willey Street or Mileground Road before you head out. Since the trip is so short, you can easily incorporate it into a larger daily itinerary without feeling fatigued. Use the simplicity of this quick hop to your advantage when managing your travel schedule for the day.
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.
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 7.5 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.8 miles or 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheat Lake, WV than in the middle of the route.
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 7.5 miles and 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.8 mi from Morgantown, WV · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
4 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.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 7.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 3.8 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cheat Lake, 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 Cheat Lake, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Morgantown, WV
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Morgantown, WV
8 DCFC
PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV
1 DCFC
FREEDOM KIA FAST DC CHARGER
Morgantown, WV
1 DCFC
UNIVERSITYMOTOR ABB STATION
Morgantown, WV
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Cheat Lake on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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