How far is Fairmont, WV from Spencer, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Spencer, WV is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Spencer.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 5: Burnsville, Glenville
1073 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Burnsville Road
89 m · 7 sec · Burnsville Road
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
2839 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street
28 m · 3 sec · North Lewis Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Street
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Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston
3.1 mi · 4 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston
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Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston
34.5 mi · 50 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
11 m · 2 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Spencer.
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
56.3 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Spencer?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Fairmont and 56.7 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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 Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.95 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 Spencer
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,989 |
| Coordinates | 38.8020300, -81.3509500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-81.35095, 38.80203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
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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