Trip from Fairmont, WV to Winfield, WV

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

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

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 81.6 miles from Fairmont, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Fairmont, WV to Winfield, WV?

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

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

163.2 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 2m

8 AM

3h 25m

10 AM

3h 10m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 11m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 55m

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 Winfield, WV covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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, Teays Valley Road 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 $25.52 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

81.6 miles from Fairmont, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 163.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 15 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 163.2 miles you will encounter 15 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

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

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

156.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

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

Toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

156.5 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Scott Depot

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Scott Depot

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway	135.1 mi	2h 25m
I 64	17.3 mi	19m
Teays Valley Road	3.1 mi	4m
Fruth-Lanham Highway	2.1 mi	2m
I 77	1.4 mi	1m
Winfield Road	1.1 mi	1m
Fairmont Gateway Connector	0.8 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 Winfield, WV.

Start on Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Jefferson Street

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

129 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

128 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Continue on WV 273

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 79

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

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 64

17 mi · 19 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward Scott Depot

Turn right onto US 35

2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Turn right onto WV 34

3.1 mi · 4 min · Teays Valley Road

At end of road, turn right onto WV 34; WV 817

1.1 mi · 1 min · Winfield Road

Turn right onto Valley Street

77 ft · 3 sec · Valley Street

Arrive at destination

Valley 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 81.6 miles from Fairmont, WV, or about 1h 29m 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 81.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winfield, 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.

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

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 163.2 miles and 3h 1m.

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 81.6 mi from Fairmont, WV · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

82 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 81.6 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 Winfield, WV

The final approach into Winfield, 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 Winfield, 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

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 101.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.52 one way

$51.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.90	$55.81
premium	$4.70	$30.20	$60.41
diesel	$5.61	$36.03	$72.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Fairmont, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Weston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Sutton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Chenoweth Ford Clarksburg WV

Clarksburg, WV

RED_E

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 474

Sutton, WV

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Moses Ford Inc

Saint Albans, WV

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Midstate Chevrolet

Sutton, WV

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 2 RED_E: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49	$17.14	$7.83
Efficient EV	40.8	$14.28	$6.53
EV Truck/SUV	65.3	$22.85	$10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Fairmont, WV

Night in Fairmont on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winfield, WV

Night in Winfield on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

82 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

24 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

3h 1m 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 Winfield, WV covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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, Teays Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.6 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 $25.52 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.