Trip from Ohio County, WV to Clarksburg, WV

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

88.8 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 21m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 58m

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 Ohio County, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 88.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Dragon Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.89 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

44.4 miles from Ohio County, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 88.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dragon Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 25 / Peters Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 40 / National Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road

Turn right onto CR 8/1 / Stewarts Hill Road

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 25 / Peters Run Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 25 / Peters Run Road

Navigation decision point

4.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 40 / National Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 40 / National Road

Navigation decision point

7.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | WV 88 / Ridgecrest Road

Turn sharp left onto WV 88 / Ridgecrest Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

15.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dragon Highway	15.2 mi	17m
Hornet Highway	11.1 mi	12m
Waynesburg Pike Road	10.1 mi	11m
Main Street	9.5 mi	13m
Husky Highway	9.3 mi	10m
Shinnston Pike	7.2 mi	10m
Fairmont Pike Road	7.1 mi	12m
United States Highway 250	4.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Dragon Highway — 15.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohio County, WV and Clarksburg, WV.

Start on CR 8

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road

Turn right onto CR 8/1

0.7 mi · 2 min · Stewarts Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 25

3.3 mi · 8 min · Peters Run Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 40

0.9 mi · 1 min · National Road

Continue on WV 88

500 ft · 10 sec · Bethleham Boulevard

Continue on WV 88

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto WV 88

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ridgecrest Road

Continue on WV 88

7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 250

10 mi · 11 min · Waynesburg Pike Road

Continue on US 250

11 mi · 12 min · Dragon Highway

Continue on US 250

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Dragon Highway

Continue on US 250

3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway

Continue on US 250

11 mi · 12 min · Hornet Highway

Continue on US 250

9.3 mi · 10 min · Husky Highway

Continue on US 250

1.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 250

4.8 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

Turn right onto WV 218

3.9 mi · 6 min · WV 218

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 218

0.5 mi · 51 sec · WV 218

At end of road, turn right onto US 19

7.8 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on US 19; WV 20

7.2 mi · 10 min · Shinnston Pike

Continue on US 19; WV 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Pike Street

Continue on WV 20

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

WV 20

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 44.4 miles from Ohio County, WV, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 20 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksburg, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ohio County, 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 Ohio County, WV

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ohio County, WV.

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

The longest stretch is on Dragon Highway for about 15.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Ohio County, WV · 1h 4m into the drive

borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, PA

44 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

Moundsville, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Carmel, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Ohio County, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clarksburg, WV

The final approach into Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, WV.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wheeling, West Virginia

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 6.3

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 6.3

Wheeling, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 12.7

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.89 one way

$27.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.18	$30.37
premium	$4.70	$16.43	$32.87
diesel	$5.61	$19.61	$39.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.6	$9.32	$4.26
Efficient EV	22.2	$7.77	$3.55
EV Truck/SUV	35.5	$12.43	$5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ohio County, WV

Late night in Ohio County on Friday

Local time

2:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 to 17 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Destination

Clarksburg, WV

Late night in Clarksburg on Friday

Local time

2:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Mount Carmel, PA

44 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

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

2h 3m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ohio County, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 88.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dragon Highway, Hornet Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Ohio County, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.89 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 is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Ohio County, WV to Clarksburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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