How far is Vienna, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Vienna, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.02 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.84 mi
122.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.84 mi
Kilometers
122.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.02 mi
Kilometers
164.18 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Mon, Apr 27, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Mon, Apr 27, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-27T20:12
Arrive Fairmont
Mon, Apr 27, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Vienna
49.8 mi
00h 52m
To Fairmont
52.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna and Fairmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Fairmont.

  1. 1

    Start on 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Murdoch Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2059 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Fairmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 74%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.1 mi · 16%
Grand Central Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Ohio Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Murdoch Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.3 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 52m from Vienna
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vienna and Sunny near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Vienna and 52.3 miles from Fairmont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vienna and Sunny near Fairmont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 75.84 mi (122.06 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: 32nd Street (-81.548472, 39.326999)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Fairmont. The current time is 20:12:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.