How far is Huntington, WV from Lewisburg, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Lewisburg, WV is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
163.56 mi
03h 09m
Flight
116.77 mi
187.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.56 mi
Kilometers
263.22 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Mon, Apr 27, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-27T16:50
Arrive Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Huntington
81.7 mi
01h 34m
To Lewisburg
81.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Lewisburg.

  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 · 42 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

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    50.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte

    1458 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
109 mi · 67%
I 64 East
50.5 mi · 31%
North Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi
8th Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 34m from Huntington
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Lewisburg?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Huntington and 81.8 miles from Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Powellton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 116.77 mi (187.92 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Lewisburg

#2 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Lewisburg (-80.44563, 37.80179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.71
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.85 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.56 $51.11
Premium $4.78 $27.57 $55.14
Diesel $5.62 $32.45 $64.90

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Lewisburg. The current time is 16:50:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.