How far is Huntington, WV from Ranson, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Ranson, WV is about 343.6 miles (553 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Ranson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Ranson.
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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
47.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor H
40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street
156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Wardensville Pike
5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Fairfax Street
1 km · 2 min · Fairfax Street
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Continue on Fairfax Pike
109 m · 18 sec · Fairfax Pike
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Take the ramp left
1284 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town
837 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
5.4 mi · 8 min · Berryville Pike
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Turn left onto Augustine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Augustine Avenue
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Continue on South West Street
643 ft · 26 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1152 ft · 27 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North George Street
1209 ft · 22 sec · North George Street
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Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard
1127 ft · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle
138 m · 8 sec · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Ranson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Ranson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Ranson?
The road trip is about 343.6 miles (553 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckhannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Huntington and 172 miles from Ranson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.05 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Ranson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Ranson. Straight-line distance: 253.95 mi (408.7 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 Ranson
City in West Virginia
| Population | 4,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.2951000, -77.8605500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $48.05 | $96.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.72 | $107.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.96 | $115.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.22 | $136.44 |
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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