How far is Huntington, WV from Crab Orchard, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Crab Orchard, WV is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
112.37 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81 mi
130.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81 mi
Kilometers
130.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.37 mi
Kilometers
180.85 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crab Orchard
Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Mon, May 4, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-04T16:47
Arrive Crab Orchard
Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Huntington
56.2 mi
01h 06m
To Crab Orchard
56.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Crab Orchard.

  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

    106.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Coalfields Expressway

    849 ft · 10 sec · Coalfields Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Willow Lane

    9 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
108 mi · 96%
WV 16
2.19 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.32 mi
Coalfields Expressway
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 02m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
01h 06m from Huntington
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crab Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Crab Orchard?

The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Huntington and 56.2 miles from Crab Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

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 Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10 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 14.7 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
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Crab Orchard. Straight-line distance: 81 mi (130.36 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Crab Orchard

#2 Crab Orchard

City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,678
Coordinates37.7406700, -81.2306600
Altitude698
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Crab Orchard (-81.23066, 37.74067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Crab Orchard. The current time is 16:47:26.

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.