How far is Star City, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Star City, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Fairmont.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Leeway Street
780 ft · 40 sec · Leeway Street
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Turn left onto Boyers Avenue
41 m · 8 sec · Boyers Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Boulevard
3047 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard
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Continue on Chaplin Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chaplin Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
18.8 mi · 20 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 Star City 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Star City and Rain Showers Likely near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Star City and 11.1 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Star City and Rain Showers Likely near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).
#1 Star City
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.6584100, -79.9864500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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