How far is Huntington, WV from Alderson, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Alderson, WV is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.97 mi
03h 19m
Flight
109.14 mi
175.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.14 mi
Kilometers
175.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.97 mi
Kilometers
267.11 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alderson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Alderson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Huntington
83 mi
01h 39m
To Alderson
83 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard

    3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Troy Brown Way

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1629 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    42.5 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson

    2026 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brushy Ridge Road

    11.2 mi · 20 min · Brushy Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Riverside Drive

    1899 ft · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Riverview Avenue

    680 ft · 12 sec · East Riverview Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Riverview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
109 mi · 66%
I 64 East
42.5 mi · 26%
Brushy Ridge Road
11.2 mi · 7%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi
WV 12
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 39m from Huntington
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Alderson?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Huntington and 83 miles from Alderson.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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 Powellton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Alderson. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.65 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Alderson

#2 Alderson

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,111
Coordinates37.7259500, -80.6420200
Altitude472
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Alderson (-80.64202, 37.72595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.42
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.21 $46.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.95 $51.91
Premium $4.78 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $5.62 $32.96 $65.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Alderson. The current time is 08:02:25.

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.