Origin
Elkins, WV
Late night in Elkins on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elkins, WV to Clarksburg, 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
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkins, WV
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Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Elkins to Clarksburg is 52.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Corridor H and US 119, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within West Virginia's Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way across the state. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a single day without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor H | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| US 119 | 20.5 mi | 29m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| North Randolph Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Philippi Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Philippi PIke | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor H
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on Henry Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Henry Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Randolph Avenue
3
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Randolph Avenue
4
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
5
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 33; US 250
6
Merge onto US 33; US 48; US 250
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Corridor H
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
8
Turn right onto US 119; WV 20
20 mi
·
29 min
·
US 119; WV 20
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto I 79
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
12
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn left onto WV 58
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Anmoore Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Philippi Pike
15
Continue on CR 23/9
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Philippi PIke
16
Continue on CR 23/9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Philippi Pike
17
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monticello Avenue
20
Turn left onto WV 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
21
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
22
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
WV 20
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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Elkins, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 33; US 250
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 119; WV 20
Turn right onto US 119; WV 20
Navigation decision point
4
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward WV 58: Anmoore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 58: Anmoore
4
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
WV 58 / Philippi Pike
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58 / Philippi Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
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: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
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
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:11 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
3 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
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?
About 41% of this 52.4-mile route is highway. You'll experience a 22.4-mile stretch on Corridor H before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and merges as you travel on the highway sections. The latter half of the drive will likely feel more like rural cruising.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 33; US 250.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 33; US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.3 miles (US 119; WV 20): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.4 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 $0.05 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clarksburg, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.2 miles (US 33; US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.3 miles (US 119; WV 20): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 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 Clarksburg, 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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