How far is Fairmont, WV from Boaz, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Boaz, WV is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
99.25 mi
02h 03m
Flight
73.06 mi
117.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.06 mi
Kilometers
117.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Tue, Apr 14, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-14T19:02
Arrive Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Fairmont
49.6 mi
01h 01m
To Boaz
49.7 mi
01h 01m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 618

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2094 ft · 55 sec · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2541 ft · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Street

    1047 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Foley Avenue

    1665 ft · 59 sec · Foley Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    649 ft · 28 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 36th Street

    1957 ft · 57 sec · 36th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Emerson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  22. 22

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    152 m · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
72.5 mi · 73%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 16%
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 4%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 2%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

72.5 mi · 01h 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 01m from Fairmont
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Fairmont and 49.7 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 73.06 mi (117.58 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 Boaz

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Boaz (-81.50207, 39.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 Boaz. The current time is 19:02:59.

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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.