If you are planning a trip from Clarksburg to Keyser, expect a 122.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending roughly $20 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within West Virginia. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, it offers a great balance between travel time and destination flexibility. Since both cities are located in the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 68
70.9 mi
1h 15m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi
31m
McMullen Highway Southwest
13.7 mi
21m
Corridor D
3 mi
4m
Winchester Road
2.7 mi
4m
Vocke Road Southwest
0.4 mi
<1m
West Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Hiskett Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 68
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Keyser, WV.
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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
71 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 68
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 40Toward US 220 Truck South
10
Turn slight right
348 ft·8 sec
11
Turn straight onto MD 658
0.4 mi·42 sec·Vocke Road Southwest
12
Turn left onto MD 53
2.7 mi·4 min·Winchester Road
13
Turn right onto US 220
14 mi·21 min·McMullen Highway Southwest
14
Continue on US 220
0.3 mi·27 sec·Hiskett Street
15
Turn slight right
331 ft·13 sec
16
Turn right onto WV 46
0.2 mi·18 sec·Armstrong Street
17
Arrive at destination
WV 46
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you feel most comfortable, as the 2-hour and 22-minute duration is easy to manage in one go. Keep in mind that while there are no scheduled stops in the data, it is always a good idea to monitor your fuel gauge before leaving Clarksburg to ensure you don't exceed your $20 budget. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to avoid peak commuting hours when hopping onto I-68. Prioritize checking your navigation before starting the transition from the interstate to the local stretches of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keyser, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Clarksburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 68 for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 121.9 — 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
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
5
104.4 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 220 Truck South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 40
Toward US 220 Truck South
4
121.9 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|WV 46 / Armstrong Street
Turn right onto WV 46 / Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.88
$41.75
premium
$4.70
$22.60
$45.20
diesel
$5.61
$26.96
$53.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Clarksburg, WV
Morning
in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Keyser, WV
Morning
in Keyser on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Farmington, PA
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, combining efficient interstate travel with more local roadway navigation. You will spend about 58% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 70.9 miles on I-68. The experience transitions from high-speed interstate cruising to the more nuanced pace of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and McMullen Highway Southwest. Because the route is a blend of these different road types, you should stay alert for changes in speed limits and traffic flow. It is a functional drive that trades monotony for a varied road surface experience.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on I 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 22m 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 0.3 miles (South Third Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,827 ft779 ft
Total Climb
2,411 ft
Total Descent
2,593 ft
Highest Point
2,827 ft
~78.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,047 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on I 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Keyser, WV before heading back.
