How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Huntington, WV is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert Creek and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Huntington.
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Start on Gilbert Creek Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
15 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston
1271 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
23.2 mi · 34 min · Riverview Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Virginia Street
1518 ft · 32 sec · Virginia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi · 30 min
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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 Gilbert Creek and Huntington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Riverview Avenue
Continue on Riverview Avenue
23.2 mi · 00h 34m
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 Gilbert Creek 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 Gilbert Creek to Huntington?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Harts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Gilbert Creek and 48.4 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbert Creek and Scattered Rain Showers near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Harts
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 Harts.
Huntington
Charleston
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.44 km).
#1 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
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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