Origin
Barrackville, WV
Morning in Barrackville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrackville, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrackville, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Barrackville and Morgantown, you are looking at a quick 22.2-mile trek through West Virginia. This trip typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate via a combination of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Grafton Road, and US 250. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an incredibly economical route that stays entirely within the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short trip, this drive is straightforward and efficient enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| Grafton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 250 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Park Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on CR 250/32
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Street
2
Continue on CR 250/32
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Barrackville Road
3
Turn left onto US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250
4
Turn left onto US 19; US 250
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jefferson Street
6
Turn left onto WV 310
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Continue on WV 310
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto WV 310
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grafton Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
12
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
14
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
16
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
17
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
18
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
19
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
21
Arrive at destination
High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 250
Turn left onto US 250
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Turn left onto US 19; US 250 / Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a highway share of about 11 miles, providing a brief change of pace from the more winding local sections. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which spans 11.9 miles of the journey. Because the road character shifts from highway speeds to tighter, more technical local segments, you should be prepared for varying road conditions. It is a practical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel without requiring hours of highway fatigue.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.2 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: at 0.8 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19; US 250 / Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft
833 ft
Total Climb
837 ft
Total Descent
895 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~18.5 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
Full guide →Morgantown is the third largest city in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Monongalia County. It is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public university and university with the largest student body in the state. The city has 30,347 residents (2020). As the largest city in the northern half of West Virginia, and sitting at the junction of I-79 and I-68, Morgantown serves as a major regional cultural center and hub for business, medicine, shopping and dining.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19; US 250 / Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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