How far is Huntington, WV from Bluefield, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.01 mi
02h 34m
Flight
103.72 mi
166.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.72 mi
Kilometers
166.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.01 mi
Kilometers
255.9 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-18T09:33
Arrive Bluefield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Huntington
78.2 mi
01h 17m
To Bluefield
80.8 mi
01h 17m

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

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
141 mi · 89%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 6%
Chicory Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi
US 460
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 37m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 17m from Huntington
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Huntington and 80.8 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.8 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 5.8 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 4.6 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 Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 103.72 mi (166.92 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Bluefield

City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States

Population9,505
Coordinates37.2698400, -81.2223200
Altitude784
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 Bluefield. The current time is 09:33:31.

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.