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Trip from Morgantown, WV to Williamson, WV

Data updated 41 minutes ago

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

236.9 mi

381 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m

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

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

Morgantown, WV

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county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Williamson, WV

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Trip Overview

This 236.9-mile journey from Morgantown, WV, to Williamson, WV, will take you approximately 4 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and US 119, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $37. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a manageable day trip for most travelers. You'll traverse within the Southeast region for the entire duration, keeping the scenery consistent. With only one recommended stop, you can maintain a good pace on this relatively straightforward drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118.4 miles from Morgantown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive features a 35% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced road and more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 147.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, offering extended periods of consistent travel. This mixed drive profile suggests you'll encounter varied road conditions, from open highway to potentially more winding or slower sections as you get closer to your destination. Don Knotts Boulevard is also part of your route, indicating some urban or town driving segments.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 147.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Kirk Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 236.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 119 / University Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / University Avenue

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
154.7 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

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

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
4
154.9 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 147.8 mi 2h 38m
US 119 80.7 mi 1h 33m
Don Knotts Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
University Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
I 77 1.4 mi 1m
I 64 0.6 mi <1m
I 68 0.4 mi <1m
Harvey Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 147.8 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Williamson, 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

148 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
12

Merge onto I 64

0.6 mi · 48 sec · I 64
13

Take the exit onto US 119

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 119
Toward US 119 South: Logan
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US 119
15

Turn left onto US 52 Truck

346 ft · 6 sec · Arvey Street
16

Continue on US 52 Truck

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Harvey Street
17

Arrive at destination

Harvey Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 24-minute drive, starting your day after morning rush hour in Morgantown would be ideal. The 236.9-mile distance allows for a single day trip, so you have flexibility in timing your departure. Given the $37 fuel cost, ensure your tank is full before leaving Morgantown to minimize stops. The longest stretch of 147.8 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway means you can cover significant ground without needing to pull over frequently. Plan to use your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.4 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.8 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.4 miles or 2h 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 3h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamson, 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 236.9 miles and 4h 24m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 147.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.4 mi from Morgantown, WV · 2h 10m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

118 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.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.4 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.8 miles.

Arriving in Williamson, WV

The final approach into Williamson, 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 Williamson, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 114.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.05 one way

$74.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.51 $81.01
premium $4.70 $43.85 $87.69
diesel $5.61 $52.30 $104.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.1 0 $24.87 $11.37
Efficient EV 59.2 0 $20.73 $9.48
EV Truck/SUV 94.8 1 $33.17 $15.16

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 31 minutes from now

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Evening in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamson, WV

Evening in Williamson on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

18 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

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Williamson, WV covers 236.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 119, Don Knotts Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.4 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 $37.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 236.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Williamson, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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