Origin
Grafton, WV
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, WV to Morgantown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Morgantown, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Grafton and Morgantown, West Virginia, expect a straightforward 25.6-mile journey that takes approximately 38 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Main Street, Lincoln Street, and Victory Avenue as you transition between these two Southeast locations. Budgeting about $4 for fuel should be plenty for this short transit. Because the route is entirely local, you won't have to worry about complex long-distance planning, making it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Victory Avenue | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grafton Road
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on Saint John Street
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint John Street
2
Turn left onto US 119
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 119
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lincoln Street
4
Continue on US 119
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Victory Avenue
5
Continue on US 119
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Grafton Road
6
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
7
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kirk Street
8
Continue on Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spruce Street
9
Turn left onto WV 7
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
10
Turn left onto High Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
11
Arrive at destination
High Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — 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 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 119 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
25.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Kirk Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morgantown, WV
Late night in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
12:40 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
31m 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 monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will be navigating local streets for the duration of the 25.6-mile trip, requiring your full attention as you transition between towns. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for constant adjustments behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local character, offering a hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the speed of an interstate. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these local roads means the pace remains steady but deliberate from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Grafton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near US 119 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grafton, WV to Morgantown, WV is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 119 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Morgantown, WV
Full guide →Morgantown is the third largest city in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Monongalia County. It is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public university and university with the largest student body in the state. The city has 30,347 residents (2020). As the largest city in the northern half of West Virginia, and sitting at the junction of I-79 and I-68, Morgantown serves as a major regional cultural center and hub for business, medicine, shopping and dining.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Grafton Road. 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 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (WV 7 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, 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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