Origin
Elkins, WV
Afternoon in Elkins on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkins, WV to Fairmont, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkins, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
This 59.4-mile drive from Elkins, WV, to Fairmont, WV, will take about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily use Barbour County Highway and US 250, with a short stint on Corridor H, though only 20% of the route is on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this journey. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, offering a genuine taste of West Virginia's landscape without demanding an overnight stay. Since both locations are within the Southeast region, you'll experience consistent regional scenery throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate from Elkins to Fairmont. With only 20% of the journey on highways, most of your time will be spent on more intimate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.8 miles on Barbour County Highway, so you'll be making frequent adjustments. This route is characterized by its winding nature rather than long, straightaways, offering a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barbour County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 33; US 250.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 33; US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.2 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 33; US 250
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
5
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County Highway | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| US 250 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Corridor H | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Trap Springs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| George Washington Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Crim Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Randolph Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Barbour County Highway
— 26.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on Henry Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Henry Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto US 33; US 219; US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Randolph Avenue
3
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Randolph Avenue
4
Continue on US 33; US 219; US 250
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
5
Take the exit onto US 33; US 250
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 33; US 250
6
Merge onto US 33; US 48; US 250
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Corridor H
7
Turn right onto US 250; WV 92
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Barbour County Highway
8
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Beech Avenue
9
Continue on US 250; WV 92
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Row Avenue North
10
Continue on US 250; WV 92
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Barbour County Highway
11
Continue on US 250; WV 92
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Crim Avenue
12
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Barbour County Highway
13
Continue on US 250
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 119; US 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Barbour County Highway
17
Turn left onto US 250
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
18
Turn straight onto US 50; US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
George Washington Highway
19
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn straight onto US 250
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 250
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
22
Merge onto I 79
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
24
Turn left onto WV 273
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
25
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
26
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
27
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
28
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
29
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jefferson Street
30
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Elkins, WV · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Elkins, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairmont, WV
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.29 one way
$18.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fairmont, WV
Afternoon in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elkins, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barbour County Highway, US 250, Corridor H. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 miles from Elkins, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 33; US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.2 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elkins, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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