Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Grafton, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Grafton, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in West Virginia, the 21.7-mile journey from Clarksburg to Grafton is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate between these two Southeast towns. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical outing for travelers. Because the transit time is so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a straightforward, no-fuss route that serves as a perfect connector for your regional travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| George Washington Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| US 119 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Trap Springs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Third Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Grafton, 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
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Corridor D
5
Continue on US 50
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
George Washington Highway
6
Turn slight right onto US 250
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 119
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 119
9
Turn left onto Saint John Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint John Street
10
Arrive at destination
Saint John Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.7 — 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
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Saint John Street
Turn left onto Saint John Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grafton, WV
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
NE 6 mph
2% chance
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
17 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
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will utilize a combination of Corridor D, the George Washington Highway, and US 119 to reach your destination. Highway driving accounts for about 14 miles of the total distance, providing a bit of speed before you transition into more technical road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.1-mile run on Corridor D. This mix of fast-paced highway and winding local roads keeps the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Corridor D.
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 32m 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 18.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,416 ft
972 ft
Total Climb
942 ft
Total Descent
906 ft
Highest Point
1,416 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
444 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Corridor D. 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 18.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grafton, 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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