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Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
180.2 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinton, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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Spanning 180.2 miles, this trip from Hinton to Fairmont takes approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively manageable, you can easily tackle this route in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you across West Virginia, utilizing a combination of I-64, US 19, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Expect to budget roughly $29 for fuel for the one-way trip. Since both your start and end points are within the state, this drive offers a consistent look at the Southeast region's landscape. It is a straightforward trip that balances highway efficiency with local road connectivity.
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
90.1 miles from Hinton, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between different road types as you head north. The route is comprised of 46% highway driving, meaning you will alternate between faster interstate segments and more traditional roadways. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time behind the wheel on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which accounts for a 77.4-mile stretch of the journey. Because of this variation, the road feels less like a monotonous interstate grind and more like a functional, diverse transit through the state. Stay alert as you shift between these road classifications, as the pace will change noticeably throughout the 3.5-hour duration.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,322 ft
Total Descent
2,796 ft
Highest Point
2,643 ft
~22.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,810 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hinton, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 3h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinton, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Temple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meadow Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beckley | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hinton, WV and Fairmont, WV.
Start on the route
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
Turn right onto Temple Street
Continue on WV 20
Continue on Meadow Creek Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Beckley, East Beckley
Continue on Joe L. Smith Drive
Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
Take the exit right toward US 19 North: Summersville
Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
Continue on Jefferson Street
Arrive at your destination
To keep your drive stress-free, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic fluctuations. While the 180.2-mile distance is easily doable in one push, plan for at least one scheduled stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge is a smart move, especially as you transition between the interstate and the longer stretches of the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel behind the wheel. Given the mix of road types, ensure your vehicle is prepared for both highway speeds and the varied conditions of regional state routes.
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.1 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hinton, 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 Hinton, WV
This is one driving day of about 180.2 miles and 3h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.1 mi from Hinton, WV · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 90.1 miles from Hinton, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.18 one way
$56.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.79 | $79.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.92 | $8.65 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.77 | $7.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.53 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hinton on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
74°F
Newtown, PA
90 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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