How far is Ranson, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Ranson, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ranson and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ranson and Fairmont.
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Start on Lancaster Circle
153 m · 9 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Exit the rotary onto South Fairfax Boulevard
1059 ft · 18 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Continue on North George Street
1298 ft · 28 sec · North George Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
2362 ft · 42 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Specks Run Road
804 ft · 16 sec · Specks Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Giles Mill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Giles Mill Road
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Turn left onto Winchester Pike
1347 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Pike
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
1584 ft · 33 sec · Martinsburg Pike
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Turn right onto Rest Church Road
835 ft · 26 sec · Rest Church Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 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 Ranson and Fairmont.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ranson 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 Ranson to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Ridgeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Ranson and 98.5 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ranson and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Ranson and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 km).
#1 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
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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