How Far Is Onyx Restaurant Fairmont Wv From Downtown Fairmont?

Okay, short and practical: in my experience Onyx Restaurant in Fairmont sits a short distance from downtown — typically a single-digit minute drive and a walkable distance for most people. If you picture downtown as the core near Main Street or the courthouse, expect roughly 1–2 miles max between them; that’s often 5–10 minutes by car, 15–30 minutes on foot depending on exactly where downtown counts start and how fast you walk.

If you want the exact number, the fastest way is to open Google Maps or Apple Maps, enter 'Onyx Restaurant' as the destination, then set your starting point to the downtown address or intersection you mean. The map will give you precise miles, driving time, walking time, and even public transit options. Another quick trick: call the restaurant and ask — locals there usually give a one-sentence “we’re X minutes from downtown” that’s totally accurate for current traffic or parking quirks. If you tell me the downtown landmark you’re thinking of, I can estimate tighter, but overall it’s close enough to be convenient whether you walk or take a short drive.

I love poking around small towns and comparing the walkability of one coffee shop or restaurant to another, so this one hits my sweet spot. From everything I’ve seen and asked around, Onyx Restaurant in Fairmont is pretty close to what people call “downtown” — definitely not a long haul. If you think of downtown Fairmont as the area around Main Street and the courthouse (the usual local focal point), you’re usually looking at a short drive of about 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic, and a walk that ranges from roughly 10–30 minutes depending on your pace and exact start point. In plain distance terms, that usually translates to somewhere around 1–2 miles at most, though certain downtown edges are closer (under a mile) while others sit a little farther out.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to plan trips, my go-to is to plug the restaurant’s exact address into Google Maps or Apple Maps to get a tailored time estimate. On a leisurely afternoon I’ve walked from downtown to similar spots and enjoyed the sidewalks and river views — it’s a nice stroll if the weather’s decent. Driving, you’ll probably find street parking or a small lot nearby; on a busy weekend it can take an extra few minutes to find a space. If you prefer public transit or rideshare, those shave off the walking and usually still mean under 10 minutes door-to-door.

Honestly, whether you walk or drive depends on your mood: on a sunny day I’d happily stroll over, soak in the storefronts, and maybe stop at a bakery en route. If I’ve got a tight schedule or it’s pouring rain, a quick drive keeps things simple. If you want the precise mileage, I’m happy to walk through the quick steps to pull it up on a map app for the exact downtown point you mean — there’s a small but meaningful difference between “downtown” by the courthouse and the far edge near the riverfront, and I can help pin that down if you tell me which block you’re starting from.