How far is Fairmont, WV from Ranson, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Ranson, WV is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Ranson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Ranson.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
2543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 19 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 45: Charles Town, Shepherdstown
1639 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Apple Harvest Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Apple Harvest Drive
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Continue on Route 9 Bypass
10 mi · 12 min · Route 9 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1534 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Currie Road
148 m · 14 sec · Currie Road
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Turn left onto North Mildred Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Mildred Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle
53 m · 3 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Ranson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 68 East
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112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Sunny near Ranson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Ranson?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Fairmont and 92.1 miles from Ranson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Sunny near Ranson.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 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 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
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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