Origin
Buckhannon, WV
Morning in Buckhannon on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhannon, 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
1h 16m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
This 59.7-mile drive from Buckhannon, WV to Morgantown, WV takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and Buckhannon Pike, with a significant portion on local roads. Budget around $9 for fuel for this journey. The route offers a turn-heavy, local driving experience, making it a straightforward option for those looking for a direct connection within the Southeast region of West Virginia. Given its short duration, it’s ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely morning drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 32.9 mi | 35m |
| North Locust Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Grafton Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 32.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhannon, WV and Morgantown, 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
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 68
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 119: Downtown
10
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left onto US 119
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
13
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
14
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
15
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
17
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Buckhannon, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 54.2 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
4
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 119: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 119: Downtown
5
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
6:23 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
1h 16m 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 on this route, with only a highway share of 1, meaning most of your time will be spent on non-interstate roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles along Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. This road profile suggests a journey with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied speed limits, characteristic of navigating through local communities and secondary highways. It's less about high-speed cruising and more about engaging with the nuances of the WV landscape as you travel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 54.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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".
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 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 54.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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