Origin
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Barrackville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, WV
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Barrackville, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within West Virginia, this 22.1-mile trip from Morgantown to Barrackville is an ideal candidate for a one-day outing. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily utilize Don Knotts Boulevard, the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and Cleveland Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is highly budget-friendly for a short-distance journey. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 68 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Barrackville, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kirk Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
4
Continue on US 119
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Knotts Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 68 West
6
Merge onto I 68
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 68
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
8
Merge onto I 79
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
10
Turn left onto WV 273
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
12
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
13
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
14
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
15
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Street
17
Turn right onto US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
18
Turn right onto CR 250/32
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barrackville Road
19
Continue on CR 250/32
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Street
20
Arrive at destination
CR 250/32
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kirk Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 119 / University Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-79 S: Fairmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-79 S: Fairmont
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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
Barrackville, WV
Morning in Barrackville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a low highway share of only 2%, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads navigating curves and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 12.4-mile portion on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Because of the frequent turns, you will need to stay alert and ready for changes in the road's pace. This drive offers a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,278 ft
837 ft
Total Climb
845 ft
Total Descent
788 ft
Highest Point
1,278 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Morgantown, WV to Barrackville, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Barrackville, 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 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrackville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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