How far is Weirton Heights, WV from Fairmont, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.85 mi
01h 44m
Flight
67.16 mi
108.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.16 mi
Kilometers
108.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.85 mi
Kilometers
149.42 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 30, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Weirton Heights
Thu, Apr 30, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton Heights
2026-04-30T01:10
Arrive Fairmont
Thu, Apr 30, 2:54 AM 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 Weirton Heights
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
Valley Grove
WV

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

From Weirton Heights
50.8 mi
00h 52m
To Fairmont
42.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weirton Heights and Fairmont.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colliers Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Colliers Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport

    1471 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania

    2156 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    2493 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    2093 ft · 59 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1819 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton Heights 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
59.2 mi · 64%
Colliers Way
12.3 mi · 13%
Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 12%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.98 mi · 3%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

58.3 mi · 01h 03m

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
+25.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Grove
00h 52m from Weirton Heights
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weirton Heights to Fairmont?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 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?

Valley Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Weirton Heights and 42.1 miles from Fairmont.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Fairmont.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Grove, 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 Valley Grove.

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

84 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

90 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton Heights and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 67.16 mi (108.09 km).

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#1 Weirton Heights

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

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Fairmont

#2 Fairmont

County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Population18,370
Coordinates39.4850800, -80.1425800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)
End: Jefferson Street (-80.142785, 39.485002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton Heights and Fairmont. The current time is 01:10:29.

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.