How far is Huntington, WV from Eleanor, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
40.05 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eleanor
Sat, May 2, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, May 2, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-02T14:39
Arrive Eleanor
Sat, May 2, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Milton
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Huntington
20 mi
00h 26m
To Eleanor
20.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Teays Valley Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    631 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
29.2 mi · 73%
Teays Valley Road
5.18 mi · 13%
Charleston Road
2 mi · 5%
Winfield Road
1.34 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 26m from Huntington
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Eleanor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Huntington and 20.1 miles from Eleanor.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Eleanor.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

27 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

43 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

44 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.54 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Eleanor

City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,579
Coordinates38.5375900, -81.9323600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.17
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.59 $11.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.78 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.62 $7.93 $15.86

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Eleanor. The current time is 14:39:03.

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.