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Trip from Fairmont, WV to Cross Lanes, WV

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

150.2 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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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Downtown Cross Lanes, WV, WV

Cross Lanes, WV

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairmont, WV to Cross Lanes, WV covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 $23.49 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

75.1 miles from Fairmont, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 150.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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?

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 0.5 miles in near WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.2 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 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

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
149.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 135.1 mi 2h 25m
I 64 10.6 mi 12m
I 77 1.4 mi 1m
Fairmont Gateway Connector 0.8 mi 1m
Goff Mountain Road 0.5 mi <1m
Jefferson Street 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 Cross Lanes, 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

11 mi · 12 min · I 64
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
14

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
15

Turn straight onto WV 622

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Goff Mountain Road
16

Arrive at destination

WV 622

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cross Lanes, 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 150.2 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.1 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 22m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

75 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 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.

Arriving in Cross Lanes, WV

The final approach into Cross Lanes, 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 Cross Lanes, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 103.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.49 one way

$46.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.68 $51.36
premium $4.70 $27.80 $55.60
diesel $5.61 $33.16 $66.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.1 0 $15.77 $7.21
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.14 $6.01
EV Truck/SUV 60.1 0 $21.03 $9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Fairmont, WV

Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cross Lanes, WV

Evening in Cross Lanes on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

75 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 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

2h 45m 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 Cross Lanes, WV covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 75.1 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 $23.49 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.
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 150.2 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 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Cross Lanes, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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