How far is Huntington, WV from Follansbee, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.89 mi
04h 14m
Flight
164.73 mi
265.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.89 mi
Kilometers
334.56 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Follansbee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-15T17:29
Arrive Follansbee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Huntington
104 mi
02h 07m
To Follansbee
104 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    12 m · 9 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2576 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Short Street

    690 ft · 25 sec · Short Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    900 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant

    1642 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    718 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1017 ft · 21 sec · 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge

    2692 ft · 1 min · Wellsburg Bridge

  31. 31

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
26.9 mi · 13%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 11%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 10%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 8%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
02h 07m from Huntington
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Follansbee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Huntington and 104 miles from Follansbee.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Follansbee.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Follansbee. Straight-line distance: 164.73 mi (265.11 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Follansbee

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,669
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.5959100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Follansbee (-80.59591, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $29.07
Round trip
$58.15
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.07 $58.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.51 $65.02
Premium $4.78 $35.07 $70.14
Diesel $5.62 $41.28 $82.56

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Follansbee. The current time is 17:29:02.

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.