How far is Huntington, WV from Kingwood, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Kingwood, WV is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Kingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Kingwood.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way
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Take the ramp slight left
1629 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
144.8 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 77
1366 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Goshen Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road
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Turn right onto Grafton Road
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road
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Turn left onto Gladesville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road
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Continue on Flat Rocks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road
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Continue on Gladesville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road
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Turn left onto North Mountaineer Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Mountaineer Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2273 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Sigler Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Sigler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sigler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Kingwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Kingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Kingwood?
The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Huntington and 111.9 miles from Kingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Kingwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 165.26 mi (265.96 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 Kingwood
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,047 |
| Coordinates | 39.4717600, -79.6833900 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingwood (-79.68339, 39.47176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.94 | $69.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.37 | $88.75 |
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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