How far is Fairmont, WV from West Liberty, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to West Liberty, WV is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
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.
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and West Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and West Liberty.
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Start on Jefferson Street
102 m · 19 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Continue on Spruce Street
930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street
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Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
684 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park
1696 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto National Road
2267 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Pike
8.8 mi · 16 min · Bethany Pike
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Van Meter Way
1526 ft · 30 sec · Van Meter Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and West Liberty.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dragon Highway
Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fairmont and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to West Liberty?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Fairmont and 41.6 miles from West Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairmont and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Hundred Town Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 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 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
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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