How far is Fairmont, WV from Webster Springs, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Webster Springs, WV is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Webster Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Webster Springs.
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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
68 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 15: Flatwoods
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Scott Fork Road
691 ft · 14 sec · Scott Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sutton Lane
628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane
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Turn left onto Day's Drive
160 m · 24 sec · Day's Drive
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Continue on Day's Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Kanawha Run Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road
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Continue on Guardian Drive
9.7 mi · 14 min · Guardian Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Baker Street
43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Webster Springs.
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
68 mi · 01h 13m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Webster Springs?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 51.7 miles from Fairmont and 51.7 miles from Webster Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.
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 Webster Springs. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.26 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 Webster Springs
City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 38.4792700, -80.4134200 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| Country | United States |
End: Webster Springs (-80.41342, 38.47927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.17 | $32.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
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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