How far is Fairmont, WV from Buckhannon, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Buckhannon, WV is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Buckhannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Buckhannon.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 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
941 ft · 23 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
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19.9 mi · 22 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
1727 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike
4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
101 m · 5 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
4.6 mi · 7 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg Road
12.4 mi · 19 min · Clarksburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Buckhannon.
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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckhannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Buckhannon?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Stonewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Fairmont and 21.5 miles from Buckhannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckhannon.
Stop Ideas Near Stonewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stonewood.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Buckhannon. Straight-line distance: 34.27 mi (55.15 km).
#1 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,395 |
| Coordinates | 38.9939900, -80.2320300 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhannon (-80.23203, 38.99399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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