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Trip from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV

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Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

154 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States

Fairmont, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.4 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.08 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

77 miles from MacArthur, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 77.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 2h 58m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

8
5.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
7
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg

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

Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
5
152 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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
153.3 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
153.5 mi into trip | ~2h 57m 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
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 77.4 mi 1h 23m
US 19 66.8 mi 1h 21m
West Virginia Turnpike 5.4 mi 5m
Fairmont Gateway Connector 1.2 mi 2m
Jefferson Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 77.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between MacArthur, WV and Fairmont, WV.

1

Start on I 64; I 77

5.4 mi · 5 min · West Virginia Turnpike
2

Take the exit

2.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 48 Toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville Use the slight right lane.
3

Continue on US 19

67 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 19
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
5

Merge onto I 79; US 19

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
7

Turn left onto WV 273

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector
8

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

122 ft · 2 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
9

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
10

Enter roundabout onto WV 273

128 ft · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
11

Continue on WV 273

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
12

Continue on Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Jefferson Street
13

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77 miles from MacArthur, WV, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77 miles or 1h 33m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving MacArthur, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 MacArthur, WV

This is one driving day of about 154 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from MacArthur, 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 77.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77 mi from MacArthur, WV · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

77 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 77 miles from MacArthur, 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 77.4 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 31.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.08 one way

$48.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.33 $52.66
premium $4.70 $28.50 $57.00
diesel $5.61 $34.00 $68.00

Estimated Tolls: $0.38

West Virginia Turnpike (5.4 mi) $0.38

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.2 0 $16.17 $7.39
Efficient EV 38.5 0 $13.48 $6.16
EV Truck/SUV 61.6 0 $21.56 $9.86

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 2 days ago

Origin

MacArthur, WV

Evening in MacArthur on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairmont, WV

Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

77 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

26 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

2h 58m 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 MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, US 19, West Virginia Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77 miles from MacArthur, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.08 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 2h 58m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from MacArthur, WV to Fairmont, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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