How far is Fairmont, WV from White Sulphur Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to White Sulphur Springs, WV is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.88 mi
03h 37m
Flight
116.97 mi
188.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.97 mi
Kilometers
188.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.88 mi
Kilometers
275 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-18T09:11
Arrive White Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Fairmont
85.4 mi
01h 48m
To White Sulphur Springs
85.4 mi
01h 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
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs.

  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

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Upper Millcreek Telsa Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Arbuckle Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Arbuckle Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Levasy Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Levasy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Richwood Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Richwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland West Trail

    56 m · 3 sec · Midland West Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenbrier Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbrier Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward White Sulphur Springs, Caldwell

    1451 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harts Run Road

    803 ft · 19 sec · Harts Run Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.6 mi · 45%
Upper Millcreek Telsa Road
27.7 mi · 16%
Greenbrier Street
25 mi · 15%
Levasy Road
12.3 mi · 7%
Arbuckle Road
11.4 mi · 7%
Main Street
5.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77.6 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 48m from Fairmont
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to White Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Fairmont and 85.4 miles from White Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.97 mi (188.24 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
White Sulphur Springs

#2 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.71 $53.41
Premium $4.78 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.62 $33.91 $67.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs. The current time is 09:11:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.