Origin
Buckhannon, WV
Morning in Buckhannon on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhannon, WV to Clarksburg, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhannon, WV
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Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Buckhannon and Clarksburg is a quick, straightforward journey covering 37.2 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, as the route remains entirely within West Virginia's Southeast region. Because this is a short, localized drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is an uncomplicated connection between two regional hubs, ideal for travelers who prefer avoiding long-haul interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Locust Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Philippi Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Philippi PIke | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Anmoore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Locust Street
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Locust Street
2
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
3
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
4
Continue on WV 20
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
8
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto WV 58
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anmoore Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Philippi Pike
11
Continue on CR 23/9
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Philippi PIke
12
Continue on CR 23/9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Philippi Pike
13
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monticello Avenue
16
Turn left onto WV 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
17
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
18
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 23.2 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward WV 58: Anmoore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WV 58 / Philippi Pike
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58 / Philippi Pike
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Monticello Avenue
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WV 20 / West Main Street
Turn left onto WV 20 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
11:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Buckhannon Pike, the Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. With zero percent of the trip spent on major highways, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns rather than high-speed interstate cruising. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Buckhannon Pike is effectively non-existent in terms of highway distance. This route requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller, winding thoroughfares.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on North Locust Street.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24 miles (WV 58 / Philippi Pike): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Buckhannon, WV
Full guide →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".
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 41m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on North Locust Street. 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24 miles (WV 58 / Philippi Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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