Connecting Keyser to Morgantown, this 86.7-mile journey typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes behind the wheel. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional transit. The route remains entirely within West Virginia, keeping your travel logistics simple and consistent. Whether you are traveling for business or a brief getaway, the drive offers a reliable link between these two points in the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Keyser, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
National Freeway
63.2 mi
1h 7m
McMullen Highway Southwest
14 mi
22m
Winchester Road
3.1 mi
5m
Cheat Road
1.5 mi
2m
North Willey Street
1.3 mi
2m
Mileground Road
1.3 mi
2m
National Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Armstrong Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
National Freeway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keyser, WV and Morgantown, WV.
1
Start on WV 46
0.3 mi·31 sec·Armstrong Street
2
Turn left onto WV 46
313 ft·10 sec·West Piedmont Street
3
Turn left onto US 220; WV 46 Truck
0.1 mi·11 sec·Mineral Street
4
Continue on US 220
0.3 mi·23 sec·Hiskett Street
5
Continue on US 220
14 mi·22 min·McMullen Highway Southwest
6
Turn left onto MD 636
0.3 mi·52 sec·Warrior Drive Southwest
7
At end of road, turn right onto MD 53
3.1 mi·5 min·Winchester Road
8
Turn sharp right onto US 40 Alternate
0.3 mi·28 sec·National Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
10
Merge onto I 68; US 40
63 mi·1 hr 7 min·National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward CR-857: Airport
12
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft·4 sec
13
Turn straight onto CR 857
1.5 mi·2 min·Cheat Road
14
Continue on US 119; CR 857
0.8 mi·1 min·Mileground Road
15
Enter roundabout onto US 119
245 ft·7 sec·Mileground Road
16
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi·37 sec·Mileground Road
17
Continue on US 119
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Willey Street
18
Continue on US 119
1.1 mi·1 min·North Willey Street
19
Turn left onto US 119
0.2 mi·38 sec·High Street
20
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While you can easily complete the entire 86.7 miles in one go, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Keyser is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $14 budget. Because the route relies heavily on the National Freeway, check for any traffic updates on that specific corridor before you pull out of your driveway. Enjoy the advantage of a direct route that allows you to arrive in Morgantown without the need for complex planning or mid-route breaks.
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 43.3 miles from Keyser, WV, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 57m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Keyser, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Keyser, WV
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Keyser, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on National Freeway for about 63.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 46 / West Piedmont Street
Turn left onto WV 46 / West Piedmont Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 220; WV 46 Truck / Mineral Street
Turn left onto US 220; WV 46 Truck / Mineral Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip|~24m in|MD 53 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 53 / Winchester Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip|~29m in|US 40 Alternate / National Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 40 Alternate / National Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.7 mi into trip|~30m in|I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.82
$29.65
premium
$4.70
$16.05
$32.09
diesel
$5.61
$19.14
$38.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26
0
$9.10
$4.16
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.59
$3.47
EV Truck/SUV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Keyser, WV
Morning
in Keyser on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Morning
in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 mph2% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Farmington, PA
43 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
2 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 47m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of roads including the National Freeway, McMullen Highway Southwest, and Winchester Road to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 63.2-mile stretch on the National Freeway, which provides a steady, uninterrupted rhythm for the bulk of your travel. While the start and finish involve local transitions, the experience is defined by these fast, efficient highway segments that keep your momentum consistent throughout the drive.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.2 mi on National Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on National Freeway and McMullen Highway Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WV 46 / West Piedmont 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 1h 47m drive. You will face about 10 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 (WV 46 / West Piedmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 220; WV 46 Truck / Mineral Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (MD 53 / Winchester Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Keyser, WV to Morgantown, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Cr-857: Airport along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 63.2 miles on National Freeway. 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 (WV 46 / West Piedmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 220; WV 46 Truck / Mineral Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (MD 53 / Winchester Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, WV before heading back.
