Webster Springs, WV to Morgantown, WV is 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you through the Southeast region of West Virginia, offering a primarily local road experience. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this is a straightforward, same-day trip. Expect a route that prioritizes local connections over high-speed travel, making it a good option for those who prefer a more grounded journey.
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
60.1 miles from Webster Springs, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
80.7 mi
1h 26m
Holly River
9.7 mi
14m
Miller Mountain Road
9.3 mi
13m
Kanawha Run Road
6.6 mi
9m
Airport Road
6.3 mi
9m
Grafton Road
2.2 mi
3m
University Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Day's Drive
1.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs, WV and Morgantown, WV.
Given the 2h 30m drive time and 120.1 miles, leaving in the morning from Webster Springs gives you ample time to reach Morgantown with daylight to spare. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically along the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, perhaps around the halfway point or where you feel ready for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes mean fewer services than major interstates; ensure you have enough fuel before departing Webster Springs, especially since the longest stretch is a substantial 80.7 miles. This trip is easily manageable in one day, so you can be flexible with your departure and stop times.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Webster Springs, WV, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgantown, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Webster Springs, 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 Webster Springs, WV
This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Webster Springs, 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 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 20 / Baker Street
Turn right onto WV 20 / Baker Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 15; WV 20 / North Main Street
Turn left onto WV 15; WV 20 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 15; WV 20 / Miller Mountain Road
Turn right onto WV 15; WV 20 / Miller Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
5
115.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
120 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|WV 7 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto WV 7 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.78 one way
$37.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.54
$41.07
premium
$4.70
$22.23
$44.46
diesel
$5.61
$26.52
$53.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.51
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.81
$7.69
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Webster Springs, WV
Late night
in Webster Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morgantown, WV
Late night
in Morgantown on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Weston, WV
60 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a variety of roads rather than sticking to a single highway. While 100% of the route is on non-interstate roads, it's not necessarily slow the entire way. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 80.7 miles along the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. You'll likely experience a mix of winding local roads and potentially some faster, more open sections as you make your way north.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 20 / Baker Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (WV 15; WV 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 15; WV 20 / Miller Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (WV 20 / Baker Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (WV 15; WV 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 15; WV 20 / Miller Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgantown, WV before heading back.
