Origin
Lubeck, WV
Afternoon in Lubeck on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lubeck, WV to Fairmont, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubeck, WV
Paparazzi Ratzfatzzi
Fairmont, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lubeck, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 99.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Harris Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.6 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.53 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
49.6 miles from Lubeck, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 99.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 78.6 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 3.8 miles in near US 50 / Corridor D.
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 59m 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 3.8 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 50 / Corridor D
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 / Corridor D
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
80.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 79 North
5
97.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
4
98.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
98.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 78.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Harris Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| WV 68 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 78.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubeck, WV and Fairmont, WV.
1
Start on WV 68
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harris Highway
2
Take the ramp onto WV 68
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WV 68
3
Merge onto US 50; WV 68
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corridor D
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
77 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Corridor D
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 North
6
Merge onto I 79
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
8
Turn left onto WV 273
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
9
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
10
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
12
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairmont Gateway Connector
13
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jefferson Street
14
Arrive at destination
Jefferson Street
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 49.6 miles from Lubeck, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.6 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lubeck, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubeck, WV
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lubeck, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 78.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Lubeck, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Lubeck, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.6 miles.
Arriving in Fairmont, WV
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.53 one way
$31.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Fairmont, WV
Afternoon in Fairmont on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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 Lubeck, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 99.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Harris Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Lubeck, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.53 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 59m 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 3.8 miles (US 50 / Corridor D): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lubeck, WV to Fairmont, 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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