Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Morning in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Cheat Lake, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Cheat Lake, WV
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Trip Overview
Clarksburg to Cheat Lake is 43.3 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and I 68, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with a good portion of the journey on main roads, making it a convenient option for a short trip. Given its brevity, you'll likely find this route easily fits into a day of travel without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| I 68 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Corridor D | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Third Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 29 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Cheat Lake, WV.
1
Start on WV 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Third Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Third Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
4
Merge onto US 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corridor D
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
6
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
8
Continue on I 68
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 68
9
Arrive at destination
I 68
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Clarksburg, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Third Street
Turn left onto South Third Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50 / Corridor D
Merge onto US 50 / Corridor D
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 North
4
33.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cheat Lake, WV
Morning in Cheat Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:14 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
49m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local segments mixed with highway travel. Approximately 23% of the route utilizes major highways like I 68. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 29 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The road will likely feel like a typical West Virginia drive, with a mix of winding sections and more direct highway portions as you progress towards Cheat Lake.
Only 23% 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: 29 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.3 miles in near South Third Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 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 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheat Lake, 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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