Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Morning in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Buckhannon, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksburg, WV
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Buckhannon, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through West Virginia, the 26.6-mile trek from Clarksburg to Buckhannon is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon Pike, and West Main Street to complete the journey. With a total fuel cost of approximately $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly connection between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this route offers a practical and efficient path. Because the entire trip is quite short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Road | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Buckhannon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Locust Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clarksburg Road
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Buckhannon, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto WV 20
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Marshall Street
3
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buckhannon Avenue
4
Continue on WV 20
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Continue on WV 20
489 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
6
Continue on WV 20
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
7
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
8
Continue on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Clarksburg Road
9
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 20 / Marshall Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Buckhannon, WV
Morning in Buckhannon 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
40m 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 driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route consists entirely of highway-style driving, the road's personality is defined by its winding local segments rather than high-speed open lanes. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles on Clarksburg Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, you should remain alert for shifting road conditions as you transition between the thoroughfares. This is a hands-on drive that requires your full attention, providing a more engaged experience than the standard highway slog.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Clarksburg Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near WV 20 / Marshall Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Buckhannon, WV is easy. At 40m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,544 ft
971 ft
Total Climb
862 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
1,544 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
573 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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 40m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 12.4 miles on Clarksburg Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buckhannon, 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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