Origin
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Buckhannon, 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 16m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Buckhannon, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Morgantown to Buckhannon, you are in for a straightforward journey spanning 59.5 miles. Plan for about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the one-way transit. Navigating through West Virginia, you will primarily utilize the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Clarksburg Road, and Buckhannon Pike. Since the entire trip is contained within the same region, the transition is seamless and predictable for those familiar with local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| Clarksburg Road | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 32.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Buckhannon, 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
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
10
Turn left onto WV 20
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
11
Continue on WV 20
489 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
12
Continue on WV 20
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
13
Continue on WV 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
14
Continue on WV 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Clarksburg Road
15
Arrive at destination
WV 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Morgantown, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38 — 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
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 68 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 68 West
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
38 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Buckhannon, WV
Morning in Buckhannon on Sunday
Local time
6:22 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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 interstate grind, as this route is composed entirely of highway driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 32.6 miles on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Because the road demands your full attention due to its technical nature, you should prepare for a more active experience than a standard highway cruise. This 100% highway-based path shifts from larger thoroughfares to more localized roads, requiring you to stay alert as the landscape dictates frequent steering adjustments. It is a practical, functional drive that connects these two points efficiently.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 59.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,482 ft
886 ft
Total Climb
1,031 ft
Total Descent
492 ft
Highest Point
1,482 ft
~57.1 mi in
Elevation Range
595 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 Buckhannon, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Nutter Fort along the way.
Nutter Fort
38 mi in
|
~44m
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.
Arriving in Buckhannon, WV
Full guide →Buckhannon is a city of 5,725 people in West Virginia, and the only incorporated community in Upshur County. It was established in 1816 and named for Buckongahelas, a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape tribe who often hunted around the area, and whose name was often mispronounced by English settlers as "Buckongehanon".
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buckhannon, 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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