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Clarksburg, WV Road Trips

Clarksburg, WV serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 13 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Clarksburg, WV spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in West Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

199 mi

Shannondale, WV

Quickest Drive

27m

Fairmont, WV

Plan Around Clarksburg, WV

Trips from Clarksburg, WV

Driving from Clarksburg, WV

The typical drive from Clarksburg, WV covers about 95 miles and takes around 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 199 miles (4h 2m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Clarksburg, WV most often head toward Shannondale, WV (199 mi, 4h 2m), Charles Town, WV (191.3 mi, 3h 49m), Culloden, WV (150.9 mi, 2h 48m), Hurricane, WV (148.5 mi, 2h 44m), and Dunbar, WV (129.7 mi, 2h 23m). 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 95-mile trip from Clarksburg, WV, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Clarksburg, WV and 11 routes heading into Clarksburg, WV, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 199 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clarksburg, WV covers 199 miles and takes approximately 4h 2m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.

The average route from Clarksburg, WV runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Clarksburg, WV costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clarksburg, WV include Shannondale, WV, Charles Town, WV, Culloden, WV and Hurricane, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Clarksburg, WV by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

15,829

Median Income

$46,859

Median Home Value

$114,600

Median Age

39.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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