How far is Huntington, WV from Mount Hope, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Mount Hope, WV is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
76.23 mi
01h 52m
Flight
54.77 mi
88.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.23 mi
Kilometers
122.68 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Nitro
WV

Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Huntington
38.1 mi
00h 56m
To Mount Hope
38.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Mount Hope.

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    944 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue

    1162 ft · 29 sec · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Slaughters Creek

    550 ft · 24 sec · Slaughters Creek

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Slaughters Creek

    7.4 mi · 29 min · Slaughters Creek

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1542 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
65.4 mi · 86%
Slaughters Creek
7.8 mi · 10%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
US 60
0.66 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

63.4 mi · 01h 11m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nitro
00h 56m from Huntington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Mount Hope?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Huntington and 38.2 miles from Mount Hope.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Nitro

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 Nitro and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.8 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 13.2 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 Nitro.

RAIL

Charleston

19 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

52 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

52 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

70 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Mount Hope

#2 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Mount Hope (-81.51817, 38.1051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Mount Hope. The current time is 01:39:42.

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.