How far is Webster Springs, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Webster Springs, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.56 mi
01h 58m
Flight
71 mi
114.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71 mi
Kilometers
114.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.56 mi
Kilometers
171.49 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Tue, Jun 2, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Springs
2026-06-02T08:21
Arrive Fairmont
Tue, Jun 2, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Webster Springs
51.8 mi
00h 59m
To Fairmont
54.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs and Fairmont.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Mountain Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Miller Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly River

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Holly River

  6. 6

    Continue on Kanawha Run Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Day's Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Day's Drive

    160 m · 25 sec · Day's Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sutton Lane

    628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scott Fork Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Scott Fork Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2600 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

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

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
67.8 mi · 64%
Holly River
9.7 mi · 9%
Miller Mountain Road
9.31 mi · 9%
Kanawha Run Road
6.57 mi · 6%
Airport Road
6.3 mi · 6%
Day's Drive
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

67.8 mi · 01h 13m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 59m from Webster Springs
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster Springs and Sunny near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Webster Springs to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Webster Springs and 54.7 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Webster Springs and Sunny near Fairmont.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.

RAIL

Montgomery

95 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

103 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

107 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

116 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Springs and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.26 km).

Webster Springs

#1 Webster Springs

City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.413467, 38.479262)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.78 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $5.62 $21.15 $42.29

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Springs and Fairmont. The current time is 08:21:31.

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.