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
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Grafton, WV
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If you are planning a short excursion through West Virginia, the 25.4-mile journey from Morgantown to Grafton is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 31 minutes. Since the entire route is within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere rather than a drastic change in geography. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick morning or afternoon outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it remains a very affordable way to navigate between these two towns. You won't need an overnight stay, as the distance is short enough to handle in one go.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 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 |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Grafton, WV.
Start on High Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
Continue on US 119
Continue on US 119
Continue on US 119
Continue on US 119
Turn right onto Saint John Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Kirk Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Saint John Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend much of your time navigating local thoroughfares like Don Knotts Boulevard, Victory Avenue, and University Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.4 miles on Don Knotts Boulevard, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Because the road lacks highway infrastructure, you should be prepared for a more deliberate pace. The constant turns require your full attention, providing a very different experience than the monotonous flow of a major expressway.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Kirk Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morgantown, WV to Grafton, 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: at 0.1 miles (Kirk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 119 / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (Saint John Street): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,685 ft
Total Descent
1,544 ft
Highest Point
2,073 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,241 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.4 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.
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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