How far is Huntington, WV from Bluewell, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Bluewell, WV is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
157.18 mi
03h 09m
Flight
100.13 mi
161.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.18 mi
Kilometers
252.95 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, Apr 14, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-14T11:18
Arrive Bluewell
Tue, Apr 14, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
78.5 mi
01h 34m
To Bluewell
78.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Princeton-Ingleside Road

    113 m · 8 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ingleside Road

    2486 ft · 52 sec · Ingleside Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto New Hope Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    771 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Wv 20

    33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Wv 20

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
141 mi · 90%
New Hope Road
9.82 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
2.64 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi
East Main Street
0.64 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 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 34m from Huntington
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Bluewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 78.5 miles from Huntington and 78.6 miles from Bluewell.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Bluewell.

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 11.1 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 6 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 4.8 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 Bluewell. Straight-line distance: 100.13 mi (161.14 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bluewell

Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3126200, -81.2598200
Altitude791
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Bluewell (-81.25982, 37.31262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.89
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.94 $43.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.54 $49.07
Premium $4.78 $26.47 $52.94
Diesel $5.62 $31.16 $62.31

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Bluewell. The current time is 11:18:32.

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.