How far is Elkins, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Barbour County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Fairmont.
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Start on Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
1 km · 51 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Take the exit left
1729 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
6.5 mi · 7 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Barbour County Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2480 ft · 53 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Row Avenue North
1846 ft · 40 sec · Row Avenue North
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Crim Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Crim Avenue
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3035 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mansfield Drive
566 ft · 8 sec · Mansfield Drive
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Barbour County Highway
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Turn left onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road
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Turn straight onto George Washington Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.4 mi · 4 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 Elkins 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.
Barbour County Highway
Continue on Barbour County Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Elkins 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 Elkins to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Philippi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Elkins and 46.5 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elkins and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Philippi
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 Philippi.
Grantsville, MD
Connellsville station
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.2 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
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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