How far is Huntington, WV from Craigsville, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Craigsville, WV is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
142.82 mi
02h 49m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craigsville
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T22:01
Arrive Craigsville
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Clendenin
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Huntington
71.3 mi
01h 24m
To Craigsville
71.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spruce Run Road

    604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Scenic Highway

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Webster Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Callahan Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

    594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Craigsville Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Craigsville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
57 mi · 40%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 34%
US 19 South
18.8 mi · 13%
Scenic Highway
6.12 mi · 4%
Webster Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Hookersville
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

57 mi · 01h 01m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clendenin
01h 24m from Huntington
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Craigsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Clendenin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Huntington and 71.5 miles from Craigsville.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Craigsville.

Stop Ideas Near Clendenin

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

34 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

64 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

75 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Craigsville. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.52 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Craigsville

Town in Virginia

Population2,213
Coordinates38.3306700, -80.6531500
Altitude705
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Craigsville (-80.65315, 38.33067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.93
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.96 $39.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.32 $44.64
Premium $4.78 $24.08 $48.16
Diesel $5.62 $28.34 $56.69

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 Craigsville. The current time is 22:01:49.

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.