How far is Buffalo, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WV to Huntington, WV is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Huntington.
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Start on River Street
10 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto WV 869
3086 ft · 1 min · WV 869
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At the end of the road, turn left onto WV 869
1.2 km · 1 min · WV 869
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Take the ramp left
1263 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2067 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Teays Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
554 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
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Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1381 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
147 m · 21 sec · 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Huntington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Teays Valley Road
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and 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 Buffalo to Huntington?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Buffalo and 26.8 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Culloden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Culloden.
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Ashland Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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