Origin
Fairmont, WV
Morning in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
10:24 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
7/10
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 US 119, US 250, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 119. 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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 32.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and US 250. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 119.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and US 250. 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.3 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| US 250 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Trap Springs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Philippi, 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
10
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto US 250
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 250
12
Continue on US 50; US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50; US 250
13
Turn slight right onto US 250
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Trap Springs Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 119; US 250
15
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on US 250
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn right onto Church Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
18
Arrive at destination
Church Street
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
Morning in Philippi on Friday
Local time
10:24 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 US 119, US 250, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.3 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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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