Origin
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Wiley Ford, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
75.5 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Wiley Ford, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Wiley Ford, WV covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 68, MD 61, Willey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on I 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 68 and MD 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 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 19 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 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 68 and MD 61. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (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 12 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
|
US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
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
4
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
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.
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward MD 51: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43B
Toward MD 51: Airport
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 68 | 67.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| MD 61 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| WV 28 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Wiley Ford, WV.
1
Start on High Street
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7
303 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn left onto US 119; WV 7
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Spruce Street
4
Turn right onto US 119
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willey Street
5
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mileground Road
6
Enter roundabout onto US 119
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mileground Road
7
Continue on US 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mileground Road
8
Continue on US 119; CR 857
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Hill Road
9
Continue on CR 857
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheat Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
11
Merge onto I 68
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 43B
Toward MD 51: Airport
13
Merge onto MD 51
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
14
Take the exit onto MD 61
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 61
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 61
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MD 61
16
Continue on WV 28
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WV 28
17
Turn right onto CR 28/12
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cumberland Street
18
Turn left onto CR 28/24
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clearview Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
CR 28/24
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Morgantown, WV · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 68 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 miles.
Arriving in Wiley Ford, WV
The final approach into Wiley Ford, 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
$11.81 one way
$23.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Wiley Ford, WV
Morning in Wiley Ford on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Farmington, PA
38 mi in
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 29m 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 Wiley Ford, WV covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 68, MD 61, Willey Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $11.81 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 75.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (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.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Wiley Ford, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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