How far is Fairmont, WV from Belle, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Belle, WV is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
150.78 mi
02h 49m
Flight
114.58 mi
184.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.58 mi
Kilometers
184.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.78 mi
Kilometers
242.66 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-15T19:09
Arrive Belle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Fairmont
75.4 mi
01h 24m
To Belle
75.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector

    933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2521 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Midland Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Midland Avenue

    1123 ft · 49 sec · Midland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Midland Avenue

    71 m · 13 sec · Midland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old US 60

    1494 ft · 1 min · Old US 60

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old US 60

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
142 mi · 94%
US 60 East
6.97 mi · 5%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.34 mi
Midland Avenue
0.29 mi
Old US 60
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

135 mi · 02h 25m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 24m from Fairmont
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Belle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 75.4 miles from Fairmont and 75.4 miles from Belle.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Belle.

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 Fairmont and Belle. Straight-line distance: 114.58 mi (184.4 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Belle

#2 Belle

Town in West Virginia, United States

Population1,108
Coordinates38.2320500, -81.5376200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Belle (-81.53762, 38.23205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.15
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.07 $42.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.78 $25.42 $50.84
Diesel $5.62 $29.92 $59.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Belle. The current time is 19:09:03.

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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.