How far is Shinnston, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Shinnston, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shinnston and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinnston and Fairmont.
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Start on Bridge Street
36 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Hood Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hood Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Freedom Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway
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Continue on Pike Street
669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street
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Turn straight onto Camden Avenue
3158 ft · 54 sec · Camden Avenue
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Continue on Locust Avenue
4.4 mi · 9 min · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
98 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street
1353 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
778 ft · 29 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Continue on Adams Street
1231 ft · 29 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 Shinnston 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.
Locust Avenue
Continue on Locust Avenue
4.41 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Shinnston and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shinnston to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monongah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Shinnston and 6.8 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shinnston and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Monongah
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 Monongah.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shinnston and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).
#1 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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