How far is Huntington, WV from Nitro, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Nitro, WV is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Nitro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Nitro.
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Start on 8th Street
1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard
3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Continue on Troy Brown Way
1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way
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Take the ramp slight left
1629 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Nitro
1397 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto 1st Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 2nd Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Nitro.
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.
Troy Brown Way
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Nitro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Nitro?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Huntington and 19.7 miles from Nitro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Nitro.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Huntington
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Ashland Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Nitro. Straight-line distance: 32.54 mi (52.37 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6,285 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148100, -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nitro (-81.84402, 38.41481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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