How far is Wheeling, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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 West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheeling and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeling and Fairmont.
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Start on Chapline Street
146 m · 10 sec · Chapline Street
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1093 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
119 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
1621 ft · 33 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Wheeling and Fairmont.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Sunny leaving Wheeling 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 Wheeling to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Wheeling and 58.9 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheeling and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
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 Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeling and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.15 km).
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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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