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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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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.
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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
20.1 mi · 30 min · Troy Brown Way
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Turn right onto Virginia Street
1834 ft · 31 sec · Virginia Street
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
23.1 mi · 34 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on McClellan Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Toney Addition
7 mi · 11 min · Toney Addition
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Turn left onto Crawley Creek Road
682 ft · 12 sec · Crawley Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
103 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan
1414 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1832 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Gilbert Creek Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harts.
Huntington
Charleston
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Gilbert Creek. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.44 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 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert Creek (-81.89484, 37.57594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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