Trip from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

124.1 mi

200 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV covers 124.1 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 Kirk Street, University Avenue, Don Knotts Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.41 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

62.1 miles from Morgantown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m 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 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 124.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kirk Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kirk Street	—	—
University Avenue	—	—
Don Knotts Boulevard	—	—
I 68 West	—	—
I-79 S	—	—
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	—	—
US 19 South	—	—
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Kirk Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Summersville, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

4

Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard

1.9 mi · 2 min · Don Knotts Boulevard

5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 68 West

6

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 27 sec

7

Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

0.8 mi · 54 sec · I-79 S: Fairmont

8

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 19 South: Beckley

10

Keep slight left

318 ft · 9 sec

11

Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

8.6 mi · 9 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

12

Continue straight

18 mi · 21 min

13

Turn right onto West Webster Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West Webster Road

14

At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Webster Road

15

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Main Street

16

Arrive at your destination

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 62.1 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

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 27 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summersville, 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 124.1 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Morgantown, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.1 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weston, WV

62 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

Bridgeport, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weston, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summersville, WV

The final approach into Summersville, 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 Summersville, 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

$19.41 one way

$38.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$21.22	$42.44
premium	$4.70	$22.97	$45.94
diesel	$5.61	$27.40	$54.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.2	$13.03	$5.96
Efficient EV	31	$10.86	$4.96
EV Truck/SUV	49.6	$17.37	$7.94

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Afternoon in Morgantown on Thursday

Local time

12:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summersville, WV

Afternoon in Summersville on Thursday

Local time

12:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Weston, WV

62 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

2 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 Summersville, WV covers 124.1 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 Kirk Street, University Avenue, Don Knotts Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.1 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 $19.41 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.

The drive from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV is easy. At 2h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morgantown, WV to Summersville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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