Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, WV
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Belington, WV
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If you are planning a trip from Fairmont to Belington, you are looking at a manageable 44.3-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip remains very cost-effective for a quick regional commute. You will navigate through the Southeast region of West Virginia, transitioning between these two historic towns via a mix of routes. It is a straightforward path that provides a reliable connection between these locations, making it a stress-free option for travelers looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Barbour County Highway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| US 250 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Trap Springs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Blue & Gray Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Belington, WV.
Start on Jefferson Street
Continue on WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Take the exit
Merge onto I 79
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 250
Continue on US 50; US 250
Turn slight right onto US 250
At end of road, turn right onto US 119; US 250
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
At end of road, turn right onto US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250; WV 92
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Fairmont, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 250: White Hall, South Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto US 250 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Fairmont on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Belington on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy
56°F
Grafton, WV
22 mi in
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.
Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The route relies on a combination of US 119, US 250, and local Barbour County roads, resulting in a highway share of 58%. You will encounter varying road conditions, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 12.5 miles on US 119. Rather than a monotonous interstate grind, this drive shifts through different road types as you progress toward Belington. The transition between higher-speed highway sections and the more localized segments of the route creates a dynamic pace that prevents the drive from feeling repetitive.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Fairmont, nicknamed the "Friendly City", is a city of 18,313 people (as of 2020) in West Virginia, and the county seat of Marion County (pop. 56,000). It was established in 1820 as Middletown, and changed in 1843 to Fairmont, short for "Fair Mountain". The city is located on the Monongahela River at its origin at the confluence of the Tygart Valley River flowing northwest from Grafton, and the West Fork River flowing north from Clarksburg. Fairmont claims to be the origin of the Pepperoni Roll, West Virginia's official state food. Mary Lou Retton — a gold-medalist gymnast in the 1984 Olympics, who was highly popular around the country and particularly in West Virginia — came from Fairmont.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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