How far is Philippi, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Philippi, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philippi and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philippi and Fairmont.
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Start on Church Street
33 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1310 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barbour County Highway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Barbour County Highway
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Turn left onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road
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Turn straight onto George Washington Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Philippi 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.
Barbour County Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Barbour County Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Philippi and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philippi to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Philippi and 16.3 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Philippi and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philippi and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 km).
#1 Philippi
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
| Population | 3,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.1523200, -80.0403600 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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