How far is Clarksburg, WV from Fayette, WV?

The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Fayette, WV is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.85 mi
02h 18m
Flight
92.84 mi
149.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.84 mi
Kilometers
149.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.44 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Wed, Apr 29, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 30, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksburg
2026-04-29T20:28
Arrive Fayette
Wed, Apr 29, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Clarksburg
57.9 mi
01h 09m
To Fayette
57.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Fayette.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 20 sec · Philippi Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  5. 5

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    1133 ft · 29 sec · Anmoore Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 79 South

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    40.4 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fayette Mine Road

    1758 ft · 1 min · Fayette Mine Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Lansing Loop Road

    1042 ft · 53 sec · Lansing Loop Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Fayette Station Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Fayette Station Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayette Station Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Fayette Station Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Fayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.8 mi · 52%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
49 mi · 42%
Fayette Station Road
2.21 mi · 2%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
US 19 South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 09m from Clarksburg
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Fayette?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Clarksburg and 57.9 miles from Fayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 92.84 mi (149.41 km).

Clarksburg

#1 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population4,619
Coordinates38.0634400, -81.0734300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
End: Fayette (-81.07343, 38.06344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.78 $19.54 $39.08
Diesel $5.62 $23.00 $46.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksburg and Fayette. The current time is 20:28:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.