Origin
Fairmont, WV
Late night in Fairmont on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Benwood, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Benwood, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Benwood, WV covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dragon Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road, Cleveland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Dragon Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 73.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dragon Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 19 / Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 73 miles (McMechen Street): Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19 / Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 19 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
McMechen Street
Turn left onto McMechen Street
Navigation decision point
5
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Wheeling Avenue | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dragon Highway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Benwood, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
4
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
6
Continue on US 250
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
7
Continue on US 250
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dragon Highway
8
Turn left onto US 250
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
9
Turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
10
Turn right onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 250; WV 2
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
13
Turn left onto McMechen Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
McMechen Street
14
Turn right onto 4th Street
255 ft
·
16 sec
·
4th Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto 5th Street
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
17
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Fairmont, WV · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benwood, WV
The final approach into Benwood, 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
$11.48 one way
$22.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Benwood, WV
Late night in Benwood on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Mount Carmel, PA
37 mi in
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
20 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
1h 26m 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 Benwood, WV covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dragon Highway, Waynesburg Pike Road, Cleveland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.48 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 is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 73 miles (McMechen Street): Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Benwood, 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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