How far is Inwood, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Inwood, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and Fairmont.
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Start on True Apple Way
36 m · 11 sec · True Apple Way
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
1275 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winchester Avenue
80 m · 5 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Gerrardstown Road
1324 ft · 22 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road
37 m · 2 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
1293 ft · 23 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road
44 m · 3 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
561 ft · 10 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 81 South
89 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 81 South
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Winchester, Stephenson
1206 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martinsburg Pike
1751 ft · 41 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 37 South
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522: Winchester, Berkeley Springs
1821 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike
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Turn left onto Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike
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Turn right onto Gaston Road
1.3 km · 55 sec · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paw Paw Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Paw Paw Road
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Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway
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Continue on Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road
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Continue on New 51 Road Southeast
1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast
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Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast
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Continue on Industrial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive
141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive
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Continue on South Centre Street
147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street
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Take the exit left
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · National Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2493 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2093 ft · 59 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Continue on 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 Inwood and Fairmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
74.8 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 Inwood and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inwood to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Inwood and 95.8 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inwood and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeley
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 Ridgeley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.16 km).
#1 Inwood
Inwood is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3578800, -78.0400000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.13 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
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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