Origin
Vienna, WV
Afternoon in Vienna on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vienna, WV to Buckhannon, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
105.7 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vienna, WV
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Buckhannon, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vienna, WV to Buckhannon, WV covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 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
52.9 miles from Vienna, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 105.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 105.7 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 75 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 4.5 miles in near 6th Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WV 14 / 5th Street
Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 79 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 South
5
84.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vienna, WV to Buckhannon, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Nutter Fort along the way.
Nutter Fort
84.2 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 75 mi | 1h 28m |
| Clarksburg Road | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Grand Central Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ohio Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Murdoch Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 75 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, WV and Buckhannon, WV.
1
Start on 32nd Street
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
32nd Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Avenue
3
Continue on WV 14
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Murdoch Avenue
4
Continue on WV 14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohio Avenue
5
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
363 ft
·
19 sec
·
Green Street
7
Turn left onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Merge onto US 50
75 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Corridor D
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 79 South
11
Merge onto I 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
13
Turn left onto WV 20
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
14
Continue on WV 20
489 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
15
Continue on WV 20
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
16
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
17
Continue on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Clarksburg Road
18
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 52.9 miles from Vienna, WV, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckhannon, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Vienna, 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 Vienna, WV
This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vienna, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Vienna, WV · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Vienna, 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 75 miles.
Arriving in Buckhannon, WV
The final approach into Buckhannon, 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 Buckhannon, 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
$16.53 one way
$33.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.07 | $36.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.34 | $46.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.07 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.76 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Buckhannon, WV
Afternoon in Buckhannon on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Newtown, PA
53 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
16 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 16m 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 Vienna, WV to Buckhannon, WV covers 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 miles from Vienna, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.53 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 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Vienna, WV to Buckhannon, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Nutter Fort along the way.
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