How far is Fairmont, WV from Saint Marys, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Saint Marys, WV is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.55 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.06 mi
91.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.06 mi
Kilometers
91.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.55 mi
Kilometers
124.81 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Fairmont
38.7 mi
00h 48m
To Saint Marys
38.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Saint Marys.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Saint Marys.

  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

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    44.8 mi · 53 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    135 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1623 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Clay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Saint Marys.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
45.1 mi · 58%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 21%
Main Street
14 mi · 18%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.34 mi
3rd Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

44.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 48m from Fairmont
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Fairmont and 38.8 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Marys.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 57.06 mi (91.83 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in West Virginia, USA

Population1,757
Coordinates39.3917400, -81.2051100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Saint Marys (-81.20511, 39.39174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.78 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.62 $15.41 $30.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Saint Marys. The current time is 23:48:08.

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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.