How far is Huntington, WV from Benwood, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Benwood, WV is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
182.35 mi
03h 42m
Flight
143.49 mi
230.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.49 mi
Kilometers
230.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.35 mi
Kilometers
293.46 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-15T06:11
Arrive Benwood
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Huntington
91.2 mi
01h 51m
To Benwood
91.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    12 m · 9 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2576 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Short Street

    690 ft · 25 sec · Short Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    900 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Wheeling Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1099 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McMechen Street

    1020 ft · 31 sec · McMechen Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    78 m · 17 sec · 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    571 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 13%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 9%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 9%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Wheeling Avenue
6.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
01h 51m from Huntington
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Benwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Huntington and 91.2 miles from Benwood.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Benwood.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral Wells, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mineral Wells.

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Benwood. Straight-line distance: 143.49 mi (230.93 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Benwood

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates40.0181300, -80.7342500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Benwood (-80.73425, 40.01813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Benwood. The current time is 06:11:24.

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.