How far is Huntington, WV from MacArthur, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to MacArthur, WV is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
81.1 mi
130.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.1 mi
Kilometers
130.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.67 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 12:46 PM EST
Return by in Huntington
Fri, Nov 6, 3:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-11-06T10:20
Arrive MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 12:46 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Marmet
WV

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Huntington
59.5 mi
01h 13m
To MacArthur
59.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1629 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley

    1640 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Neville Street

    2913 ft · 1 min · West Neville Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street

    46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    625 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Kanawha Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kanawha Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Larew Avenue

    972 ft · 29 sec · Larew Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Worley Road

    534 ft · 24 sec · Worley Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    13 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Joe L. Smith Drive

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Bluefield, Charleston

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Virginia Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
105 mi · 89%
I 64 West
4.12 mi · 3%
West Virginia Turnpike
2.15 mi · 2%
Harper Road
1.89 mi · 2%
South Kanawha Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 59m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marmet
01h 13m from Huntington
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near MacArthur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Huntington and 59.7 miles from MacArthur.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marmet

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 Marmet and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

14 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

22 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

53 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

62 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and MacArthur. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.51 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 MacArthur

MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7584500, -81.2126000
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: MacArthur (-81.2126, 37.75845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.82
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.41 $34.82
Mid-grade $4.58 $19.24 $38.47
Premium $5.02 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $6.38 $26.79 $53.58

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and MacArthur. The current time is 10:20:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.