How far is Fairmont, WV from Pea Ridge, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Pea Ridge, WV is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.7 mi
03h 21m
Flight
138.43 mi
222.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.43 mi
Kilometers
222.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.7 mi
Kilometers
292.41 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Sat, May 2, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Sat, May 2, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-05-02T00:50
Arrive Pea Ridge
Sat, May 2, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Fairmont
90.8 mi
01h 40m
To Pea Ridge
90.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Pea Ridge.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    39.9 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

    1629 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    1691 ft · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Midland Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Pea Ridge Road

    1969 ft · 57 sec · East Pea Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    147 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
137 mi · 75%
I 64 West
40.5 mi · 22%
Midland Trail
1.89 mi · 1%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 1%
East Pea Ridge Road
0.37 mi
Jefferson Street
0.34 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 40m from Fairmont
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Pea Ridge?

The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Fairmont and 90.9 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gassaway, 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 Gassaway.

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 138.43 mi (222.78 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 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,650
Coordinates38.4139700, -82.3198700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Pea Ridge (-82.31987, 38.41397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.78
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.39 $50.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.78 $30.63 $61.25
Diesel $5.62 $36.05 $72.10

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Pea Ridge. The current time is 00:50:41.

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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.