How far is Bluewell, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Huntington, WV is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.03 mi
02h 47m
Flight
100.13 mi
161.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.03 mi
Kilometers
259.16 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Tue, Apr 14, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluewell
2026-04-14T15:14
Arrive Huntington
Tue, Apr 14, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluewell
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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Bluewell
78.5 mi
01h 23m
To Huntington
82.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  2. 2

    Turn right

    771 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morrison Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road

    127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stafford Drive

    2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ingleside Road

    1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  20. 20

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluewell 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 57%
I 64 West
47.5 mi · 30%
New Hope Road
9.49 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 2%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

91.3 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 23m from Bluewell
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell and 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 Bluewell to Huntington?

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Bluewell and 82.6 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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 Powellton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluewell and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 100.13 mi (161.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Wv 20 (-81.259821, 37.312615)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.16 $50.31
Premium $4.78 $27.14 $54.28
Diesel $5.62 $31.94 $63.89

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluewell and Huntington. The current time is 15:14:28.

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.