How far is Huntington, WV from Kenova, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Kenova, WV is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Kenova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Kenova.
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Start on 8th Street
143 m · 21 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
96 m · 8 sec · West 18th Street
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Continue on West 18th Street
38 m · 5 sec · West 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard
2550 ft · 40 sec · Irl Duling Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1009 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
2643 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on 14th Street
15 m · 2 sec · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Kenova.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Irl Duling Boulevard
Merge slight left
4.86 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Kenova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Kenova?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ceredo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Huntington and 4.5 miles from Kenova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Kenova.
Stop Ideas Near Ceredo
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 Ceredo.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Kenova. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 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 Kenova
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,943 |
| Coordinates | 38.3989700, -82.5782100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenova (-82.57821, 38.39897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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