Origin
Westover, WV
Late night in Westover on Friday
Local time
3:32 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
45m
Distance
38.4 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westover, WV
Jason Sherrod
Clarksburg, WV
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV covers 38.4 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor D, Fairmont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 19 / Fairmont Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 / Fairmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19 / Fairmont Road
Turn left onto US 19 / Fairmont Road
Navigation decision point
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Downtown
4
37.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
WV 20 / West Pike Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / West Pike Street
Navigation decision point
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 Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Bridgeport
34.6 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 33 mi | 35m |
| Corridor D | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Fairmont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Pike Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 33 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westover, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 19
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairmont Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 79
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
6
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
7
Merge onto US 50
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Corridor D
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Downtown
9
Turn right onto WV 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pike Street
10
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
11
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Westover, WV · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Westover, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksburg, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clarksburg, 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
$6.00 one way
$12.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Pleasant Valley, WV
19 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
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
45m 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 38.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor D, Fairmont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 / Fairmont Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Westover, WV to Clarksburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
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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