How far is Fairlea, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Fairlea, WV to Huntington, WV is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlea and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlea and Huntington.
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Start on West Anderson Street
20 m · 10 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Seneca Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Fairlea 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
60.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairlea and Chance 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 Fairlea to Huntington?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Fairlea and 83.9 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairlea and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Powellton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Montgomery Sanitary Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlea and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 116.76 mi (187.9 km).
#1 Fairlea
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,747 |
| Coordinates | 37.7806800, -80.4570200 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
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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