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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
907 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2584 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Street
37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto Clearview Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandonville.
Connellsville station
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Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 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 Wiley Ford
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.6145300, -78.7750200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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