Origin
Grafton, WV
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, 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
32m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Grafton, WV
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Clarksburg, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Grafton and Clarksburg, West Virginia, this 23.7-mile trip is a straightforward local excursion. You can easily complete the drive in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day outing. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance, providing a cost-effective way to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Since the entire route is within the same state, you will not need to worry about major regional shifts or overnight stops. It serves as a practical, short-distance connection that is best managed as a quick, direct trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 14.1 mi | 21m |
| Webster Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Trap Springs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| George Washington Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Pike Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 14.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, WV and Clarksburg, WV.
1
Start on Saint John Street
34 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint John Street
2
Turn right onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 119
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Road
4
Turn right onto US 250
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
5
Turn straight onto US 50; US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
George Washington Highway
6
Turn slight left onto US 50; US 250
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US 50; US 250
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Downtown
8
Turn right onto WV 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Pike Street
9
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Chestnut Street
10
Turn left onto WV 20
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 119 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 119 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 119 / Webster Road
Turn right onto US 119 / Webster Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Downtown
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WV 20 / West Pike Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / West Pike Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WV 20 / West Main Street
Turn left onto WV 20 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
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 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Clarksburg, WV
Late night in Clarksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:09 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
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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, Webster Road, and Trap Springs Road, meaning you won't encounter any highway segments during your journey. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains consistent and deliberate throughout the 23.7-mile stretch. You should prepare for constant maneuvering rather than long, straight stretches of road. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Webster Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 119 / West Main 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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 119 / Webster Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.8 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 (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on US 50. 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: near the start (US 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 119 / Webster Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 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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