How far is Huntington, WV from Elkins, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Elkins, WV is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Elkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Elkins.
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Start on 8th Street
1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard
3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Continue on Troy Brown Way
1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way
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Take the ramp slight left
1629 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
34.8 mi · 41 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right
1314 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
2840 ft · 37 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike
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Continue on North Randolph Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1721 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Elkins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Clear near Elkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Elkins?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sand Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Huntington and 94.3 miles from Elkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Clear near Elkins.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Fork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.5 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkins
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,908 |
| Coordinates | 38.9259400, -79.8467300 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins (-79.84673, 38.92594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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