How far is Ansted, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Ansted, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ansted and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansted and Fairmont.
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Start on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Midland Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto US 19 North: Summersville
2205 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansted and Fairmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ansted and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ansted to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Ansted and 65.1 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ansted and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ansted and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 106.49 mi (171.38 km).
#1 Ansted
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.1362200, -81.0995500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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