How far is Huntington, WV from Coal Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Coal Fork, WV is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.13 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.55 mi
81.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.13 mi
Kilometers
95.16 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Fork
Wed, May 13, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-13T15:39
Arrive Coal Fork
Wed, May 13, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Teays Valley
WV

Census designated place

From Huntington
29.5 mi
00h 36m
To Coal Fork
29.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Coal Fork.

  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

    52.2 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Campbells Creek Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Campbells Creek Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campbells Creek Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
54.1 mi · 92%
Campbells Creek Drive
2.13 mi · 4%
US 60 East
0.91 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teays Valley
00h 36m from Huntington
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Coal Fork?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Huntington and 29.6 miles from Coal Fork.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley

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 Teays Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Dunbar Senior Center

Dunbar , WV
12th St & Mayers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Senior citizen center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.

RAIL

Charleston

27 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

45 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

61 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

62 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Coal Fork. Straight-line distance: 50.55 mi (81.36 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Coal Fork

#2 Coal Fork

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population1,233
Coordinates38.3176000, -81.5209500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Coal Fork (-81.52095, 38.3176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.56
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.28 $16.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.78 $9.99 $19.97
Diesel $5.62 $11.75 $23.51

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Coal Fork. The current time is 15:39:28.

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.