Origin
Morgantown, WV
Afternoon in Morgantown on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Prosperity, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
165 mi
265 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Prosperity, WV
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Trip Overview
Morgantown, WV to Prosperity, WV is 165 miles and takes about 3h 11m via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and US 19, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, predominantly in West Virginia, offering a straightforward trip between two points. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable route for those looking for a direct connection. The majority of the trip is on highways, making it efficient for covering ground, but be prepared for a transition to surface roads. Consider this a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 90.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 19 | 59.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Upper Millcreek Telsa Road | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Prosperity Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Robert C. Byrd Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 68 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 90.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Prosperity, WV.
1
Start on High Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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High Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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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
90 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
10
Keep slight left at fork
318 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
12
Continue on US 19
58 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US 19
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 19
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 19
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
14
Turn left onto US 19; WV 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert C. Byrd Drive
15
Turn right onto CR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prosperity Road
16
Turn left onto Curtis Avenue
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Curtis Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Curtis Avenue
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Morgantown in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight for your 165-mile drive to Prosperity. With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. The route involves a significant highway portion, so keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the 90.3-mile mark on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway where the highway driving concludes. There's only one suggested stop, so plan your breaks strategically if needed. Given the manageable length, you have flexibility to leave a bit later if necessary, but an early start will provide a more relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prosperity, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morgantown, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 90.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Morgantown, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 163.2 — 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
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~0m in
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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
4
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 19 South: Beckley
5
163.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckl...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.28 one way
$50.57 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $27.74 | $55.49 |
| premium | $4.64 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Prosperity, WV
Afternoon in Prosperity on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
3h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 136.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 36% of this 165-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 90.3 miles along Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads. Expect a mixed driving experience with highway cruising and then a change in pace on local routes. The route has a profile of 'Mixed highway & surface', indicating a blend of faster-paced driving and more local road conditions.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.3 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 165 miles you will encounter 13 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
Gently rolling terrain
2,468 ft
886 ft
Total Climb
2,179 ft
Total Descent
598 ft
Highest Point
2,468 ft
~165 mi in
Elevation Range
1,582 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Morgantown, WV
Full guide →Founded 1772
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.
Top landmarks
- • Men's Hall — historic dormitory associated with the West Virginia University
- • Metropolitan Theatre — theater and movie theater in Morgantown, West Virginia
- • Stalnaker Hall
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 3h 11m. Total distance: 165 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.3 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Prosperity, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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