How far is Fairmont, WV from Winfield, WV?

The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Winfield, WV is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.05 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.26 mi
5.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.26 mi
Kilometers
5.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.05 mi
Kilometers
8.13 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Valley
WV

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States

From Fairmont
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Winfield
2.5 mi
00h 05m

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
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Winfield.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 33: East Fairmont

    845 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Reubens Run Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reubens Run Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
1.96 mi · 39%
East Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 19%
Bunner Ridge Road
0.81 mi · 16%
Grafton Road
0.55 mi · 11%
Jefferson Street
0.34 mi · 7%
Merchant Street
0.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

1.96 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
00h 05m from Fairmont
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmont and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Winfield?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Fairmont and 2.5 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 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 Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pleasant Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Shinnston Fire Department
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Shinnston Fire Department

Shinnston , WV
37 Bridge St, Shinnston, WV 26431
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

RAIL

Connellsville station

78 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

93 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

106 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

107 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 3.26 mi (5.25 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Winfield

#2 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairmont (-80.14258, 39.48508)
End: Winfield (-80.08174, 39.48036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.43
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.71 $1.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.80 $1.59
Premium $4.78 $0.86 $1.72
Diesel $5.62 $1.01 $2.02

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 Winfield. The current time is 11:22:05.

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.