Blacksburg to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.6 miles 269.8 km · straight line
209.6 miles estimated 337.3 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Morgantown?

The distance from Blacksburg to Morgantown is 167.6 miles (269.8 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located N of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.6 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia and Morgantown in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blacksburg and Morgantown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Blacksburg to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 4min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients