Origin
Fairmont, WV
Late night in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, WV
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Philippi, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV covers 32.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairmont Gateway Connector, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 250 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 32.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairmont Gateway Connector is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV is easy. At 44m 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 Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | — | — |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | — | — |
| US 250 | — | — |
| Trap Springs Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fairmont Gateway Connector
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Philippi, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
2
Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
4
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
6
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
7
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
10
Keep slight left
200 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn left
10 mi
·
15 min
12
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn slight right onto Trap Springs Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right
12 mi
·
14 min
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on North Main Street
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn right onto Church Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Philippi, WV
Late night in Philippi on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV covers 32.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairmont Gateway Connector, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 250. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Fairmont, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.05 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.
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Philippi, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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