How far is Fayette, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Fayette, WV to Huntington, WV is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
117.59 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.39 mi
126.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.59 mi
Kilometers
189.24 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Wed, Apr 29, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Wed, Apr 29, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-29T19:10
Arrive Huntington
Wed, Apr 29, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From Fayette
53.6 mi
01h 05m
To Huntington
64.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fayette Station Road

    3 mi · 9 min · Fayette Station Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    84 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River George Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · River George Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on River George Drive

    141 m · 29 sec · River George Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Red Oak Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Red Oak Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    11.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22.2 mi · 34 min · Midland Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Kanawha Boulevard East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kanawha Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2528 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  20. 20

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
47.5 mi · 40%
Midland Trail
22.2 mi · 19%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 14%
Fayette Station Road
3.04 mi · 3%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Kanawha Boulevard East
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

47.5 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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 05m from Fayette
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette and 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 Fayette to Huntington?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Fayette and 64.1 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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 Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 5 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 0.6 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 Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.16 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population4,619
Coordinates38.0634400, -81.0734300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayette Station Road (-81.076578, 38.065272)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Huntington. The current time is 19:10:14.

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.