How far is West Union, OH from Fairview, OH?

The driving distance from West Union, OH to Fairview, OH is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.34 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.6 mi
9.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.6 mi
Kilometers
9.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.34 mi
Kilometers
10.2 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in West Union
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Union
2026-04-19T07:11
Arrive Fairview
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Union
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Decatur
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From West Union
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Fairview
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Fairview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Fairview.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    42 m · 12 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1315 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Manchester Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Manchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Panhandle Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Panhandle Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Union and Fairview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Panhandle Avenue
5.96 mi · 94%
East Main Street
0.25 mi · 4%
South Manchester Street
0.07 mi · 1%
South Pleasant Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Panhandle Avenue

Turn right onto Panhandle Avenue

5.96 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
00h 05m from West Union
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Union and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Union to Fairview?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from West Union and 3.2 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Union and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

19 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

65 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 5.6 mi (9.02 km).

West Union

#1 West Union

City in Iowa, United States

Population3,147
Coordinates38.7945200, -83.5451900
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairview

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population81
Coordinates38.8072900, -83.6479700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: West Union (-83.54519, 38.79452)
End: Fairview (-83.64797, 38.80729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.93 $1.87
Premium $4.79 $1.05 $2.11
Diesel $4.30 $0.95 $1.89

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 Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Union and Fairview. The current time is 07:11:18.

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.