How far is West Liberty, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 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.
City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Fairmont.
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Start on Van Meter Way
1526 ft · 31 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Bethany Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Peters Run Road
4.8 mi · 11 min · Peters Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Road
1.5 km · 1 min · National Road
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Continue on Bethleham Boulevard
153 m · 10 sec · Bethleham Boulevard
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Continue on Bethlehem Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Continue on Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 11 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Continue on Dragon Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3146 ft · 41 sec · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Dragon Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
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Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 19 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
21 m · 2 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 West Liberty 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.
United States Highway 250
Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Liberty 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 West Liberty to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from West Liberty and 47.3 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Hundred Town Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.33 km).
#1 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
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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