How far is Wiley Ford, WV from Fairmont, WV?
The driving distance from Wiley Ford, WV to Fairmont, WV is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiley Ford and Fairmont.
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Start on Clearview Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Clearview Avenue
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Turn right onto Cumberland Street
37 m · 11 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left
2584 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Canal Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Canal Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
761 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
681 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
102 m · 6 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive
141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive
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Continue on South Centre Street
147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street
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Take the exit left
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · National Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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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 · 23 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 Wiley Ford 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.
National Freeway
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
74.8 mi · 01h 22m
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 Wiley Ford 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 Wiley Ford to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Wiley Ford and 46.2 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wiley Ford and Mostly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Brandonville
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 Brandonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiley Ford and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).
#1 Wiley Ford
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.6145300, -78.7750200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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