How far is Fairmont, WV from Augusta, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Augusta, WV is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
123.07 mi
02h 38m
Flight
81.41 mi
131.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.41 mi
Kilometers
131.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.07 mi
Kilometers
198.07 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-14T19:10
Arrive Augusta
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
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
Piedmont
WV

Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States

From Fairmont
61.5 mi
01h 19m
To Augusta
61.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Merchant Street

    1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North High Street

    2240 ft · 45 sec · North High Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwestern Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
71.2 mi · 58%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 10%
Cumberland Road
10.6 mi · 9%
Frankfort Highway
7.68 mi · 6%
Northwestern Turnpike
5.78 mi · 5%
Rocket Center Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

70.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
01h 19m from Fairmont
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Augusta?

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Fairmont and 61.6 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Piedmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piedmont, 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 Piedmont.

BUS

Frostburg, MD

21 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

24 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

31 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

33 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 81.41 mi (131.02 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2953800, -78.6377900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Augusta (-78.63779, 39.29538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.22 $38.44
Premium $4.78 $20.74 $41.47
Diesel $5.62 $24.41 $48.82

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Augusta. The current time is 19:10:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.