How far is Huntington, WV from Milton, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Milton, WV is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.1 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.1 mi
Kilometers
33.95 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-13T19:24
Arrive Milton
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Barboursville
WV

Village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

From Huntington
10.5 mi
00h 14m
To Milton
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Milton

    1587 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Johns Branch Road

    1693 ft · 36 sec · Johns Branch Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2597 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
18.3 mi · 87%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 4%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Johns Branch Road
0.32 mi · 2%
8th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barboursville
00h 14m from Huntington
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Barboursville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Huntington and 10.6 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Barboursville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barboursville, 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 Barboursville.

RAIL

Huntington

13 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

31 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

57 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Milton. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Milton

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population2,523
Coordinates38.4345300, -82.1323600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Milton (-82.13236, 38.43453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.86
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.93 $5.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.28 $6.55
Premium $4.78 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.62 $4.16 $8.32

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Milton. The current time is 19:24:50.

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.