How far is Paden City, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Paden City, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paden City and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paden City and Fairmont.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Robinson Street
43 m · 12 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
1.4 km · 59 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
137 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 46 min · Mountaineer Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hornet Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 19 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
21 m · 2 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 Paden City 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.
Mountaineer Highway
Turn right onto Mountaineer Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paden City 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 Paden City to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Paden City and 31.8 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paden City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Mannington City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paden City and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 43.09 mi (69.35 km).
#1 Paden City
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.6028500, -80.9367700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
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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