How far is Fairmont, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairmont and Charleston is 112.11 miles (180.42 km).
Flight distance from Fairmont, WV to Charleston, WV is 112.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Fairmont to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairmont, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 139.69 miles (224.81 km) by car.
Driving from Fairmont to Charleston will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18370 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°29'6"N 80°8'33"W |
| Latitude | 39.4850800 |
| Longitude | -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairmont and Charleston
The distance between Fairmont and Charleston is 225 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fairmont and Charleston. The current time is 00:30:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.66 liters (4.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairmont and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairmont to Charleston is $16.68 (diesel $20.89).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.68 | $18.38 | $20.07 | $20.89 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairmont and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
