Buckhannon, WV Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Buckhannon, WV is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Buckhannon, WV head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
59.7 mi
Morgantown, WV
Quickest Drive
39m
Bridgeport, WV
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Driving from Buckhannon, WV
The typical drive from Buckhannon, WV covers about 38 miles and takes around 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 60 miles (1h 16m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Buckhannon, WV include Morgantown, WV (59.7 mi, 1h 16m), Clarksburg, WV (27.7 mi, 41m), and Bridgeport, WV (26.9 mi, 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WV currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 38-mile trip from Buckhannon, WV, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Buckhannon, WV and 2 routes heading into Buckhannon, WV, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 60 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buckhannon, WV covers 60 miles and takes approximately 1h 16m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Buckhannon, WV runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Buckhannon, WV costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buckhannon, WV include Morgantown, WV, Clarksburg, WV and Bridgeport, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buckhannon, WV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,144
Median Income
$48,720
Median Home Value
$152,000
Median Age
32.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Buckhannon, WV
Buckhannon is a city of 5,725 people in West Virginia, and the only incorporated community in Upshur County. It was established in 1816 and named for Buckongahelas, a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who often hunted around the area, and whose name was often mispronounced by English settlers as "Buckongehanon".
1 West Virginia Wildlife Center, 163 Wildlife Road, French Creek (Route 20, 12 miles south of Buckhannon), ☏ +1 304-924-6211. Open daily from 9AM-5PM. A modern zoological facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife, with a 1.25-mile interpretive trail through a mature hardwood forest. 2 Audra State Park, 8397 Audra Park Rd (near the town of Audra), ☏ +1 304 457-1162. Has a lively creek and a boardwalk that enters a passage below a sandstone overhang called Audra Cave. (updated Jul 2024)
West Virginia Strawberry Festival, ☏ +1 304-472-9036. Downtown Buckhannon. Held the third week in May since 1936. Parades, a carnival, fireworks, helicopter rides, arts and crafts exhibits, quilt show, photography show, souvenir shop, band competition, car show, live entertainment, a strawberry auction and a sweetest berry contest.
1 Whistle Stop Bar and Grill, 23 N Spring St, ☏ +1 304 472-4104. Bar and grill (updated Jul 2024) 2 C.J. Maggie's, 16 E Main St, ☏ +1 304 472-2490. American food (updated Jul 2024) 3 Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant, 8 N Florida St, ☏ +1 304 472-4424. Mexican food (updated Jul 2024) 4 Mizu Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, 221 S Kanawha St, ☏ +1 304 472-5505. Japanese food (updated Jul 2024) 5 Sam's Pizza, 9 Southfork Plaza Dr, ☏ +1 304 472-0281. Pizza (updated Jul 2024)
1 Stone Tower Brews, 5 E Main St, ☏ +1 304 306-9586. Coffee shop (updated Jul 2024)
1 Bicentennial Inn, 90 E Main Street, ☏ +1 304-472-5000, toll-free: +1-800-762-5137. On-site restaurant called the 88 Restaurant. 2 Colonial Motel, 24 N Kanawha Street, ☏ +1 304 472-3000. 14 hotel rooms, 21 motel unites, and 3 efficiency suites. Built in the early 1900's and known locally for its friendly atmosphere. $35-50.
Buckhannon is located on US-33 between Weston and Elkins.
Travel tips adapted from Buckhannon on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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