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Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksburg, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Connecting Clarksburg and Fairmont is a quick, straightforward journey covering 22.3 miles of West Virginia. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Corridor D, and the Fairmont Gateway Connector. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the entire drive. It is a practical commute that offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Clarksburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will spend 16.1 miles of the trip on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you are navigating surface roads rather than controlled-access interstates. The personality of this drive is technical and winding, requiring you to navigate frequent turns as you transition between the two cities. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your hands on the wheel and be ready for constant adjustments. It is a functional path that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
786 ft
Total Descent
788 ft
Highest Point
1,308 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
382 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksburg, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Third Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corridor D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 273 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Fairmont, WV.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto South Third Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Continue on Jefferson Street
Arrive at your destination
Because this is a short 28-minute trip with zero planned stops, you have the freedom to depart at your convenience without extensive logistical planning. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak rush hours if you prefer a quieter, more predictable drive. Since the entire trip is very brief, you will not need to worry about mid-trip refueling or rest breaks, keeping your total travel costs around $4. Take advantage of the route's simplicity by keeping your vehicle prepared for local road conditions, which can change quickly in this terrain. Flexibility is your biggest asset here, so feel free to head out whenever you are ready to reach your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22.3 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 22.3 miles and 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Clarksburg, WV · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 22.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Clarksburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fairmont, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fairmont, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Clarksburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
74°F
Newtown, PA
11 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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