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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Baker Street
43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Miller Mountain Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Miller Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Holly River
9.7 mi · 14 min · Holly River
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Continue on Kanawha Run Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road
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Continue on Airport Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Day's Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Day's Drive
160 m · 25 sec · Day's Drive
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Turn right onto Sutton Lane
628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane
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Turn left onto Scott Fork Road
69 m · 6 sec · Scott Fork Road
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Take the ramp right
2600 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Webster Springs and Fairmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webster Springs and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.26 km).
#1 Webster Springs
City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 38.4792700, -80.4134200 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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