How far is Fairmont, WV from Princeton, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Princeton, WV is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Princeton.
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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
37.5 mi · 40 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Continue on Ingleside Road
2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Walker Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Princeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Princeton?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Craigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Fairmont and 95.4 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Craigsville
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 Craigsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (250 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 Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri
| Population | 5,599 |
| Coordinates | 37.3662300, -81.1025900 |
| Altitude | 743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-81.10259, 37.36623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.85 | $75.70 |
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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