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Trip from Fairmont, WV to Barboursville, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

180.3 mi

290 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Fairmont, WV

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village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Barboursville, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairmont, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 180.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, I 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.1 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.2 miles from Fairmont, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 135.1 mi 2h 25m
I 64 39.9 mi 43m
I 77 1.4 mi 1m
Fairmont Gateway Connector 0.8 mi 1m
Midland Trail 0.5 mi <1m
Farmdale Road 0.4 mi 1m
Jefferson Street 0.3 mi <1m
Big Ben Bowen Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 135.1 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Barboursville, WV.

1

Start on Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Jefferson Street
2

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
3

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

129 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
4

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
5

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

128 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
6

Continue on WV 273

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
8

Merge onto I 79

135 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
12

Merge onto I 64

40 mi · 43 min · I 64
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
14

Turn left onto WV 193

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Big Ben Bowen Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto US 60

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Midland Trail
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto CR 60/5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Farmdale Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on Main Street

379 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.2 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 miles.

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 40 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.2 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barboursville, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairmont, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Fairmont, WV

This is one driving day of about 180.3 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Fairmont, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 135.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Oak Hill, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Hill, WV

90 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

Weston, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oak Hill, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.2 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Barboursville, West Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 180.3

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13049555541

Visit website

Yen's Sandwiches

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Charleston, West Virginia

0.6 mi

Elephant Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Charleston, West Virginia

0.6 mi

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 180.3

Barboursville, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13049555541

Visit website

Yen's Sandwiches

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+16812058442

Visit website

Elephant Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16812650205

Visit website

Thai Fusion

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180.3

Barboursville, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13049486923

Visit website

Los Amigos Méxican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042056353

Visit website

Main Tin Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13047442900

Visit website

Mediterranean Breeze Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

St Albans, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13047698774

Visit website

Cozumel Méxican Restaurant | Corridor G

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13043420113

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 154.6

Nitro, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.7

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fairmont, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 141.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 141.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 141.7

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 167.4

Hurricane, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Stonewall Resort State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 51.5

Roanoke, West Virginia

+13042697400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 179.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
178.7 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
6
179.8 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road

Turn left onto CR 60/5 / Farmdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.19 one way

$56.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.83 $61.66
premium $4.70 $33.37 $66.74
diesel $5.61 $39.81 $79.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.1 0 $18.93 $8.65
Efficient EV 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21
EV Truck/SUV 72.1 0 $25.24 $11.54

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fairmont, WV

Afternoon in Fairmont on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barboursville, WV

Afternoon in Barboursville on Saturday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

3h 19m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 99.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 19m drive with frequent turns across 180.3 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.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 135.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 180.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 180.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fairmont, WV to Barboursville, WV covers 180.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, I 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.2 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 $28.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 180.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Fairmont, WV to Barboursville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gauley River National Recreation Area.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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