How far is Cheat Lake, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Cheat Lake, WV to Huntington, WV is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheat Lake and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheat Lake and Huntington.
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Start on the route
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR-73, CR-12: Coopers, Rock Road
2132 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
569 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
47 mi · 52 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 · 36 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 · 23 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 Cheat Lake and Huntington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheat Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheat Lake to Huntington?
The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Cheat Lake and 111.6 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cheat Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
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 Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheat Lake and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 163.8 mi (263.61 km).
#1 Cheat Lake
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
| Population | 7,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.6720200, -79.8533900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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