Origin
Fairmont, WV
Evening in Fairmont on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Ohio County, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Ohio County, WV covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dragon Highway, Cleveland Avenue, Hornet Highway 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 $11.79 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.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Fairmont, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 75.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 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 50 miles (US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles (WV 88 / Fairmont Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
4
50 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road
Turn left onto US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
WV 88 / Fairmont Pike Road
Turn right onto WV 88 / Fairmont Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
WV 88 / Bethlehem Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 88 / Bethlehem Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8 / Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Hornet Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Waynesburg Pike Road | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Fairmont Pike Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Peters Run Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.7 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 Ohio County, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesburg Pike Road
9
Turn right onto WV 88
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Fairmont Pike Road
10
Continue on WV 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Road
11
Turn slight right onto East Bethlehem Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bethlehem Boulevard
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 88
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bethlehem Boulevard
13
Continue on WV 88
500 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethleham Boulevard
14
Continue on US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road
15
Turn left onto CR 25
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Peters Run Road
16
Turn right onto CR 8/1
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewarts Hill Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Hill Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 8
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio County, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fairmont, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairmont, WV
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fairmont, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dragon Highway for about 15.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Fairmont, WV · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ohio County, WV
The final approach into Ohio County, 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
$11.79 one way
$23.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 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 | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
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
Ohio County, WV
Evening in Ohio County on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
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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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Ohio County, WV covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dragon Highway, Cleveland Avenue, Hornet Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $11.79 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 40m drive. You will face about 8 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 50 miles (US 250 / Waynesburg Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles (WV 88 / Fairmont Pike Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairmont, WV to Ohio County, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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