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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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.59 mi
06h 44m
Flight
253.95 mi
408.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.95 mi
Kilometers
408.7 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.59 mi
Kilometers
552.96 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Ranson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckhannon
WV

City in Upshur County, West Virginia

From Huntington
171.6 mi
03h 22m
To Ranson
172 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  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

    47.2 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, , US 119 South

    74 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Corridor H

    40.5 mi · 47 min · Corridor H

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Parsons Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2187 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spruce Street

    156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on John Marshall Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · John Marshall Highway

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Middle Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Middle Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Marlboro Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Fairfax Street

    1 km · 2 min · Fairfax Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fairfax Pike

    109 m · 18 sec · Fairfax Pike

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1284 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Berryville Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340: Berryville, Charles Town

    837 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Lord Fairfax Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lord Fairfax Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Berryville Pike

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Augustine Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Augustine Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on South West Street

    643 ft · 26 sec · South West Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1152 ft · 27 sec · West Washington Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North George Street

    1209 ft · 22 sec · North George Street

  41. 41

    Continue on South Fairfax Boulevard

    1127 ft · 38 sec · South Fairfax Boulevard

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout toward Lancaster Circle

    138 m · 8 sec · Lancaster Circle

  43. 43

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
97.9 mi · 28%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 14%
Corridor H
40.5 mi · 12%
Parsons Road
14.7 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Avenue
13.3 mi · 4%
Berryville Pike
8.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.6 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckhannon
03h 22m from Huntington
Leave By
10:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Ranson

City in West Virginia

Population4,941
Coordinates39.2951000, -77.8605500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Ranson (-77.86055, 39.2951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.9 L · about $48.05
Round trip
$96.09
24.26 gal · 91.8 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Ranson. The current time is 06:51:08.

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.