Origin
Westover, WV
Late night in Westover on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
41m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 38.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairmont Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 38.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairmont Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Road | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| Corridor D | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
| West Pike Street | — | — |
| South Chestnut Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fairmont Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westover, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Fairmont Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairmont Road
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
6
Keep slight right
358 ft
·
9 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Corridor D
8
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown
9
Turn right onto West Pike Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pike Street
10
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Friday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
41m 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 Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 38.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairmont Road, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Westover, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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