How far is Oceana, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.21 mi
03h 19m
Flight
147.47 mi
237.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.47 mi
Kilometers
237.33 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.21 mi
Kilometers
299.68 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Oceana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceana
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Fairmont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceana
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Craigsville
WV

Town in Virginia

From Oceana
93 mi
01h 39m
To Fairmont
93.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kopperston Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bolt Road

    14.3 mi · 25 min · Bolt Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harper Road

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Harper Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

    1643 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

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

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
77.4 mi · 42%
US 19
68.9 mi · 37%
Bolt Road
14.3 mi · 8%
Harper Road
10.8 mi · 6%
Kopperston Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Pond Fork Road
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craigsville
01h 39m from Oceana
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oceana and 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 Oceana to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Craigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Oceana and 93.2 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oceana and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.

Stop Ideas Near Craigsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Craigsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Craigsville.

RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Montgomery

61 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Prince

63 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Alderson

67 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 147.47 mi (237.33 km).

Oceana

#1 Oceana

Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Kopperston Road (-81.623946, 37.692023)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.87 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.05
13.14 gal · 49.74 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.02 $52.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.10 $58.20
Premium $4.78 $31.39 $62.78
Diesel $5.62 $36.95 $73.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceana and Fairmont. The current time is 22:32:26.

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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.