How far is Wellsburg, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Wellsburg, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsburg and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsburg and Fairmont.
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Start on 10th Street
2550 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Washington Pike
10 mi · 15 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
58.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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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 Wellsburg 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Wellsburg and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsburg to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Wellsburg and 42.9 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellsburg and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
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 Blacksville.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsburg and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.15 km).
#1 Wellsburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2720100, -80.6095200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.98 | $33.97 |
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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