How far is Fairlea, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Fairlea, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.24 mi
03h 13m
Flight
103.82 mi
167.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.24 mi
Kilometers
238.57 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Fairlea
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlea
2026-10-15T15:49
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlea
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Fairlea
73.9 mi
01h 36m
To Clarksburg
74.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Anderson Street

    20 m · 10 sec · West Anderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seneca Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Sam Black Church

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canvas-Nettie Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  16. 16

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  18. 18

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
59.2 mi · 40%
South Jefferson Street
15 mi · 10%
Canvas-Nettie Road
11.4 mi · 8%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
Seneca Trail
1.47 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

59.2 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 36m from Fairlea
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairlea and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Fairlea and 74.3 miles from Clarksburg.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairlea and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.

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 Fairlea and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 103.82 mi (167.08 km).

Fairlea

#1 Fairlea

Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Population1,747
Coordinates37.7806800, -80.4570200
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairlea (-80.45702, 37.78068)
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.30
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $22.15 $44.30
Mid-grade $4.67 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $5.12 $26.78 $53.56
Diesel $6.36 $33.28 $66.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlea and Clarksburg. The current time is 15:49:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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