Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Elkins, 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 10m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Elkins, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through West Virginia, the 51.2-mile journey from Clarksburg to Elkins is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate using a combination of Corridor H, Buckhannon Pike, and Clarksburg Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very affordable route to manage. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience significant regional transitions, but you will get a solid feel for the local landscape. It is an efficient connection that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in one day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor H | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| Clarksburg Road | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Randolph Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Randolph Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 33 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor H
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Elkins, 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
·
17 min
·
Clarksburg Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 33; US 48
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Corridor H
11
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 33; US 250
12
Turn right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; CR 11
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
13
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Randolph Avenue
14
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Randolph Avenue
15
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Henry Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Henry Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 49.1 — 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
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 33; US 48 / Corridor H
Merge onto US 33; US 48 / Corridor H
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 33; US 250
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 33; US 219; US 250; CR 11 / Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
Turn right onto US 33; US 219; US 250; CR 11 / Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.01 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Elkins, WV
Late night in Elkins on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will spend a portion of the trip on Corridor H, that highway only makes up about two percent of the total journey. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on Corridor H, spanning 22.4 miles before you transition back to local roads. Prepare for a mix of road types that shift from faster highway segments to more technical stretches as you navigate toward Elkins. Being behind the wheel here requires more engagement than a standard freeway cruise, as the winding nature of the local roads demands your full attention.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Corridor H.
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 Elkins, WV is easy. At 1h 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (US 33; US 48 / Corridor H): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on Corridor H. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.3 miles (WV 20 / Marshall Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (US 33; US 48 / Corridor H): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkins, 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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