How far is Clendenin, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Clendenin, WV to Huntington, WV is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
79.27 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.27 mi
Kilometers
127.57 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Fri, May 1, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Clendenin
Fri, May 1, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clendenin
2026-05-01T08:10
Arrive Huntington
Fri, May 1, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clendenin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Nitro
WV

Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Clendenin
37.7 mi
00h 40m
To Huntington
41.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maywood Avenue East

    1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto French Street

    670 ft · 34 sec · French Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elk River Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Elk River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Charleston Clendenin Road

    983 ft · 37 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beech Street

    1873 ft · 46 sec · Beech Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Spencer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    82 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Cort 5/3

    574 ft · 10 sec · Cort 5/3

  9. 9

    Continue on Bufflick Road

    532 ft · 11 sec · Bufflick Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    47 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  23. 23

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clendenin 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
47.6 mi · 60%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
20.4 mi · 26%
Spencer Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight right

47 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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nitro
00h 40m from Clendenin
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clendenin and Scattered Rain Showers near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Clendenin and 41.6 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clendenin and Scattered Rain Showers near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Nitro

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 Nitro and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.9 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 13.3 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 Nitro.

RAIL

Charleston

19 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

52 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

52 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

70 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clendenin and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).

Clendenin

#1 Clendenin

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,098
Coordinates38.4887100, -81.3481700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Maywood Ave. E (-81.348199, 38.488765)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clendenin and Huntington. The current time is 08:10:47.

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.