Origin
Morgantown, WV
Morning in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgantown, WV to Winfield, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16 mi
26 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Winfield, WV
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Morgantown to Winfield is 16 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within West Virginia's Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that should take less than half an hour. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a very localized exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bunner Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 68 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kirk Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reubens Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Winfield, 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
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward East Fairmont
10
Turn left onto CR 3/3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunner Ridge Road
11
Turn left onto CR 33/2
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Reubens Run Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 33/2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.8 — 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
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward East Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward East Fairmont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Winfield, WV
Morning in Winfield on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
NW 9 mph
91% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:32AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 12:29AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
16 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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with about 34% of the 16 miles on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway before transitioning to local roads. Expect frequent turns and interactions with local traffic as you navigate the area. The highway portion will likely feel more open, giving way to more urban or town-based driving.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 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 9 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 16 miles you will encounter 9 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.
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 Winfield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmont along the way.
Fairmont
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
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 21m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 9.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Winfield, 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 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winfield, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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