How far is Huntington, WV from Fort Ashby, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Fort Ashby, WV is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
286.96 mi
05h 23m
Flight
211.22 mi
339.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.22 mi
Kilometers
339.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.96 mi
Kilometers
461.82 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Ashby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Fort Ashby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
Weston
WV

City in West Virginia

From Huntington
143.4 mi
02h 41m
To Fort Ashby
143.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Fort Ashby.

  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

    148 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest

    2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi · 52%
I 68 East
71.2 mi · 25%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 17%
Frankfort Highway
4.34 mi · 2%
Rocket Center Road
4.18 mi · 1%
Winchester Road
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.7 mi
211.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
02h 41m from Huntington
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Fort Ashby?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Huntington and 143.6 miles from Fort Ashby.

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

The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Ashby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Fort Ashby. Straight-line distance: 211.22 mi (339.93 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Fort Ashby

#2 Fort Ashby

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,380
Coordinates39.5031500, -78.7686300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Fort Ashby (-78.76863, 39.50315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.87 $89.73
Premium $4.78 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.62 $56.97 $113.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Fort Ashby. The current time is 05:00:09.

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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.