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Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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.
Morgantown, WV
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Fairmont, WV
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If you are planning a quick excursion between Morgantown and Fairmont, West Virginia, this 19.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend approximately 25 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire trek. Because the transit time is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical drive that serves as a seamless link between these two West Virginia hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Morgantown, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way between these two cities. With only about 2% of the total distance spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time on local streets like University Avenue and Don Knotts Boulevard. The most significant portion of the trip is a 12.4-mile stretch along the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which provides the only real break from the frequent turns of the local roads. This route is defined by its local character rather than a high-speed interstate grind, so stay alert for the constant changes in road geometry.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,138 ft
Total Descent
1,036 ft
Highest Point
1,281 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
440 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 Morgantown, WV to Fairmont, WV is easy. At 25m 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 Morgantown, WV to Fairmont, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Don Knotts Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 68 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-79 S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 273 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown, WV and Fairmont, WV.
Start on High Street
Turn right onto Kirk Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
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
Since this is such a short trip, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You do not need to worry about scheduling rest stops, as the 25-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that the route relies heavily on local roads, so be prepared for more frequent navigation changes than you would encounter on a standard interstate corridor. Because you are only looking at a $3 fuel expenditure, you have little to worry about regarding gas station logistics along the way. Focus your attention on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway portion, as this 12.4-mile stretch is your longest opportunity to settle into a consistent driving rhythm.
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.
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 19.4 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmont, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Morgantown, WV · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Morgantown, 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
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Morgantown on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fairmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
74°F
Newtown, PA
10 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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