How far is Barrackville, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Barrackville, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville and Fairmont.
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Start on Pike Street
3151 ft · 1 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Barrackville Road
1035 ft · 35 sec · Barrackville Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 19 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
21 m · 2 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 Barrackville and Fairmont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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1.75 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barrackville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrackville to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Barrackville and 1.4 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barrackville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrackville and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 1.82 mi (2.93 km).
#1 Barrackville
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.5037000, -80.1667500 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
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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