How far is Elkins, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Elkins, WV to Huntington, WV is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkins and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins and Huntington.
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Start on Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
1 km · 51 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Take the exit left
1729 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor H
34.8 mi · 41 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Elkins 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
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Clear leaving Elkins and Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkins to Huntington?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Elkins and 98.4 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Elkins and Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
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 Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkins and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.5 km).
#1 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.93 | $53.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
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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