How far is Grafton, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Grafton, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Fairmont.
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Start on Saint John Street
555 ft · 30 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn left onto West Wilford Street
598 ft · 26 sec · West Wilford Street
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Turn slight right onto Upper Wilford
1083 ft · 48 sec · Upper Wilford
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
9 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Pike Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1648 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1840 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Murphy Court
1 mi · 4 min · Murphy Court
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Turn straight
11.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Merchant Street
1120 ft · 35 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton and Fairmont.
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.
Longest stretch
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11.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Grafton and 9.5 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grafton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 4,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.3409200, -80.0189700 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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