How far is Fairmont, WV from Wiley Ford, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
92.09 mi
01h 46m
Flight
73.4 mi
118.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.09 mi
Kilometers
148.2 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiley Ford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Wiley Ford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Brandonville
WV

Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Fairmont
46 mi
00h 53m
To Wiley Ford
46.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Wiley Ford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Wiley Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Merchant Street

    1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2584 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Wiley Ford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
75.4 mi · 82%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13%
Industrial Boulevard
2.48 mi · 3%
East Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Grafton Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 68 East

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 22m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
00h 53m from Fairmont
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Wiley Ford?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Fairmont and 46.1 miles from Wiley Ford.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandonville, 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 Brandonville.

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Wiley Ford

#2 Wiley Ford

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,026
Coordinates39.6145300, -78.7750200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Wiley Ford. The current time is 05:54:10.

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.