How far is Huntington, WV from Buffalo, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.51 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.51 mi
Kilometers
74.85 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 29, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, Apr 29, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-29T20:27
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 29, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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
Culloden
WV

City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

From Huntington
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Buffalo
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 42 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

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 34: Teays Valley

    1281 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Teays Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Teays Valley Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1876 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 62: Buffalo, Eleanor

    1227 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Shamrock Road

    124 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto WV 869

    1 km · 47 sec · WV 869

  15. 15

    Continue on WV 869

    3086 ft · 1 min · WV 869

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto River Street

    10 m · 2 sec · River Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
29.2 mi · 63%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
8.58 mi · 18%
Teays Valley Road
2.4 mi · 5%
WV 869
1.23 mi · 3%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culloden
00h 29m from Huntington
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Huntington and 23.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Culloden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Culloden, 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 Culloden.

RAIL

Huntington

34 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

36 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Buffalo

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,263
Coordinates38.6175900, -81.9818000
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Buffalo (-81.9818, 38.61759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.78 $7.84 $15.67
Diesel $5.62 $9.22 $18.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Buffalo. The current time is 20:27:42.

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.