How far is Huntington, WV from Madison, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Madison, WV is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.97 mi
01h 25m
Flight
41.78 mi
67.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.78 mi
Kilometers
67.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
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
Hamlin
WV

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

From Huntington
28.5 mi
00h 42m
To Madison
28.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street

    723 ft · 14 sec · Walnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Court Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Straight Fork

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Straight Fork

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
25.5 mi · 45%
Straight Fork
20.1 mi · 35%
Smoot Avenue
1.91 mi · 3%
Court Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Straight Fork

Continue on Straight Fork

20.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 42m from Huntington
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Huntington and 28.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Huntington

33 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

41 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

52 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Madison. Straight-line distance: 41.78 mi (67.24 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Madison

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates38.0670500, -81.8192900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Madison (-81.81929, 38.06705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.78 $9.60 $19.21
Diesel $5.62 $11.30 $22.61

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Madison. The current time is 18:16:48.

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.