How far is Coal City, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Coal City, WV to Huntington, WV is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal City and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal City and Huntington.
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Start on Coal City Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Coal City Road
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Turn left onto Independence Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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Continue on Independence School Road
3274 ft · 2 min · Independence School Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1861 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the ramp straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2721 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
47.5 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 Coal City 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Coal City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal City to Huntington?
The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Coal City and 60.8 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Coal City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Marmet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marmet.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal City and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 84.44 mi (135.89 km).
#1 Coal City
Coal City is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6790000, -81.2103800 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.08 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $19.08 | $38.17 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
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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