Origin
Ripley, WV
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ripley, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
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 Ripley, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, US 33, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.94 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Ripley, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 146.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 72.2 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 early in the drive near US 33 / Main Street West.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 33): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33 / Main Street West
Turn left onto US 33 / Main Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 33
Take the ramp onto US 33 toward I-77
Navigation decision point
Toward I-77
4
39.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
5
142.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
146.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 72.2 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 33 | 38.2 mi | 41m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on CR 21
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 33
38 mi
·
41 min
·
US 33
Toward I-77
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
5
Turn right onto US 50
72 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Corridor D
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
7
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
9
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
11
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
13
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
14
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
15
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
16
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
18
Arrive at destination
High Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Ripley, WV, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ripley, 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 Ripley, WV
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Ripley, 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 Corridor D for about 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from Ripley, WV · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Ripley, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
The final approach into Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, 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
$22.94 one way
$45.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
2h 50m 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 Ripley, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, US 33, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 miles from Ripley, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.94 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 33): Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Ripley, WV to Morgantown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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