How far is Eleanor, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Eleanor, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eleanor and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eleanor and Fairmont.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right
1642 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Teays Valley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road
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Take the ramp left
2221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 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 Eleanor 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
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eleanor 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 Eleanor to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Eleanor and 83 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eleanor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eleanor and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 116.26 mi (187.11 km).
#1 Eleanor
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 38.5375900, -81.9323600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
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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