How far is Hinton, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Hinton, WV to Huntington, WV is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Road
145.6 mi
02h 30m
Flight
99.08 mi
159.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.08 mi
Kilometers
159.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.6 mi
Kilometers
234.32 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, May 14, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Hinton
Thu, May 14, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinton
2026-05-13T21:49
Arrive Huntington
Thu, May 14, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinton
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
East Bank
WV

Place in West Virginia, USA

From Hinton
70.8 mi
01h 15m
To Huntington
74.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on WV 20

    1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Meadow Creek Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  18. 18

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 42%
I 64 West
48 mi · 33%
Meadow Creek Road
25.5 mi · 18%
Temple Street
1.84 mi · 1%
WV 20
1.66 mi · 1%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
99.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bank
01h 15m from Hinton
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinton and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Hinton to Huntington?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Hinton and 74.8 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinton and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near East Bank

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 East Bank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 14 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.

RAIL

Montgomery

11 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

23 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

43 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinton and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 99.08 mi (159.46 km).

Hinton

#1 Hinton

City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,321
Coordinates37.6740100, -80.8892500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.889225, 37.673964)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.72
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.36 $40.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.78 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.62 $28.91 $57.81

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinton and Huntington. The current time is 21:49:20.

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.