Origin
Fairmont, WV
Morning in Fairmont on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, WV to Sistersville, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Sistersville, WV
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Trip Overview
Fairmont to Sistersville is 67.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Mountaineer Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip that stays within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, making it more engaging than a simple highway cruise. With no major interstate driving, this route offers a more local feel, ideal for those who enjoy navigating through smaller communities. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a relaxed day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Highway | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Husky Highway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| North 4th Avenue | 5 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Hornet Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountaineer Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, WV and Sistersville, WV.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
4
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 250
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
6
Continue on US 250
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hornet Highway
7
Turn left onto WV 7
31 mi
·
46 min
·
Mountaineer Highway
8
At end of road, turn left onto WV 2
450 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Street
9
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
10
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Diamond Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diamond Street
12
Arrive at destination
Diamond Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19 / Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 19 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 250 / Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto US 250 / Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
27 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Turn left onto WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway
Navigation decision point
4
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
WV 2 / 3rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto WV 2 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Diamond Street
Turn right onto Diamond Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.59 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Sistersville, WV
Morning in Sistersville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Carmel, PA
34 mi in
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter any interstate speeds or long stretches of uninterrupted freeway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 31.3 miles on Mountaineer Highway. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Mountaineer Highway, Cleveland Avenue, and Husky Highway, suggesting a need for attention to navigation as you'll be making frequent adjustments. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a continuous local road experience rather than a mix of highway and town driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on Mountaineer Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 19 / Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairmont, WV to Sistersville, WV is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 250 / Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Fairmont, WV
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on Mountaineer Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 250 / Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (WV 7 / Mountaineer Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sistersville, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
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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