How far is Fairmont, WV from Coal City, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Coal City, WV is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Coal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Coal City.
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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
77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
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Continue straight
60.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, I 77 South: Bluefield
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
788 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
911 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1861 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Independence School Road
3274 ft · 1 min · Independence School Road
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Continue on Independence Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coal City Road
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Continue on Coal City Road
1411 ft · 39 sec · Coal City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coal City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Coal City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.6 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fairmont and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Coal City?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Fairmont and 81.8 miles from Coal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.51 one way or $47.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Coal City.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
Montgomery
Thurmond
Charleston
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Coal City. Straight-line distance: 137.47 mi (221.23 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 Coal City
Coal City is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6790000, -81.2103800 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal City (-81.21038, 37.679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.08 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $28.56 | $57.13 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $36.55 | $73.11 |
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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