How far is Huntington, WV from Gilbert Creek, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
96.98 mi
02h 32m
Flight
65.52 mi
105.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.52 mi
Kilometers
105.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.98 mi
Kilometers
156.08 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Fri, May 1, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-01T09:35
Arrive Gilbert Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harts
WV

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia

From Huntington
48.5 mi
01h 16m
To Gilbert Creek
48.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Gilbert Creek.

  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

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Virginia Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · Virginia Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riverview Avenue

    23.1 mi · 34 min · Riverview Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · McClellan Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Toney Addition

    7 mi · 11 min · Toney Addition

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crawley Creek Road

    682 ft · 12 sec · Crawley Creek Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    103 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

    1414 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1832 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gilbert Creek Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gilbert Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverview Avenue
23.1 mi · 24%
Troy Brown Way
20.1 mi · 21%
WV 73
17.6 mi · 18%
Crawley Creek Road
9.84 mi · 10%
Toney Addition
7.03 mi · 7%
Gilbert Creek Road
4.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Riverview Avenue

Continue on Riverview Avenue

23.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harts
01h 16m from Huntington
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Gilbert Creek?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Harts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Huntington and 48.5 miles from Gilbert Creek.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Huntington and Chance Rain Showers near Gilbert Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Harts

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

51 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

55 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

67 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

72 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Gilbert Creek. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.44 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gilbert Creek

Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Population1,090
Coordinates37.5759400, -81.8948400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Gilbert Creek (-81.89484, 37.57594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Gilbert Creek. The current time is 09:35:07.

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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.