How far is Ansted, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Ansted, WV to Huntington, WV is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.13 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.56 mi
121.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.56 mi
Kilometers
121.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.13 mi
Kilometers
164.37 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Ansted
Thu, May 14, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansted
2026-05-13T21:12
Arrive Huntington
Wed, May 13, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ansted
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From Ansted
50.1 mi
00h 59m
To Huntington
52.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ansted and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansted and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Midland Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22.2 mi · 34 min · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Kanawha Boulevard East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kanawha Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2528 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansted and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
47.5 mi · 47%
Midland Trail
29.9 mi · 29%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 16%
West Main Street
1.69 mi · 2%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Kanawha Boulevard East
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

47.5 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 59m from Ansted
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ansted and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ansted to Huntington?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Ansted and 52.1 miles from Huntington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ansted and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansted and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 km).

Ansted

#1 Ansted

Town in Fayette County, West Virginia

Population1,300
Coordinates38.1362200, -81.0995500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.099553, 38.136215)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansted and Huntington. The current time is 21:12:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.