Origin
Philippi, WV
Late night in Philippi on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philippi, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philippi, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Philippi, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 41.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 119, Barbour County Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and Barbour County Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 miles on US 119.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Barbour County Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Philippi, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 49m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 119; US 250 / Barbour County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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US 250 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 250 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 119; US 250 / Barbour County Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 / Barbour County Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
5
41.1 mi into trip
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~49m in
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WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.2 mi into trip
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~49m in
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High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| Barbour County Highway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 25.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philippi, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on Church Street
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Barbour County Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 119
5
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
6
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Spruce Street
7
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
8
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
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High Street
9
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Philippi, WV · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Philippi, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Morgantown, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morgantown, WV
Late night in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Grafton, WV
21 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
13 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
49m 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 Philippi, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 41.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, Barbour County Highway, North Main 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 20.6 miles from Philippi, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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 Philippi, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 49m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 119; US 250 / Barbour County Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
The route from Philippi, WV to Morgantown, 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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