Origin
Wiley Ford, WV
Morning in Wiley Ford on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wiley Ford, 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
1h 29m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wiley Ford, WV
Tibor Szabo
Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wiley Ford, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on National Freeway, Canal Parkway, Cheat Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on National Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 75.4 miles, with most of the trip on National Freeway and Canal Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 miles on National Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
National Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on National Freeway and Canal Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 28/12 / Cumberland Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 28/12 / Cumberland Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MD 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles (Queen City Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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CR 28/12 / Cumberland Street
Turn right onto CR 28/12 / Cumberland Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 61
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 61
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Queen City Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Queen City Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 68; US 40; US 220 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40; US 220 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Wiley Ford, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr-857: Airport along the way.
Cr-857: Airport
70.7 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Freeway | 67.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| Canal Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Cheat Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Willey Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mileground Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| WV 28 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MD 61 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
National Freeway
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiley Ford, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on CR 28/24
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Clearview Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 28/12
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cumberland Street
3
Turn left onto WV 28
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
WV 28
4
Continue on MD 61
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canal Parkway
5
Take the ramp onto MD 61
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
MD 61
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 61
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 61
7
Merge onto MD 51
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Queen City Drive
462 ft
·
15 sec
·
Queen City Drive
9
Continue on South Centre Street
482 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Centre Street
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Merge onto I 68; US 40; US 220
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward CR-857: Airport
13
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto CR 857
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cheat Road
15
Continue on US 119; CR 857
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mileground Road
16
Enter roundabout onto US 119
245 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mileground Road
17
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mileground Road
18
Continue on US 119
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Willey Street
19
Continue on US 119
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willey Street
20
Turn left onto US 119
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
High Street
21
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Wiley Ford, WV · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Wiley Ford, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before National Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.79 one way
$23.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Farmington, PA
38 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
12 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
1h 29m 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 Wiley Ford, WV to Morgantown, WV covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are National Freeway, Canal Parkway, Cheat Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Wiley Ford, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.79 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 75.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 28/12 / Cumberland Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MD 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles (Queen City Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Wiley Ford, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr-857: Airport along the way.
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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