How far is Lubeck, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Lubeck, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.26 mi
01h 41m
Flight
81.37 mi
130.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.37 mi
Kilometers
130.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.75 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Tue, Nov 10, 7:41 AM EST
Return by in Lubeck
Tue, Nov 10, 9:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubeck
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Fairmont
Tue, Nov 10, 7:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubeck
9:30 PM EST
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Lubeck
49.5 mi
00h 50m
To Fairmont
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harris Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Corridor D

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Corridor D

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
78.6 mi · 79%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.1 mi · 16%
Harris Highway
1.98 mi · 2%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 1%
I 79 North
0.61 mi · 1%
WV 273 North
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

76.8 mi · 01h 30m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 50m from Lubeck
Leave By
3:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lubeck and Sunny near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Lubeck and 49.8 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lubeck and Sunny near Fairmont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubeck and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 81.37 mi (130.96 km).

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#1 Lubeck

Lubeck is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2353500, -81.6312400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Highway (-81.631216, 39.235388)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.49 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.95 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $6.33 $22.15 $44.30

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubeck and Fairmont. The current time is 05:59:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.