How far is Huntington, WV from Richwood, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Richwood, WV is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.54 mi
03h 08m
Flight
104.51 mi
168.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.54 mi
Kilometers
250.32 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T07:09
Arrive Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clendenin
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Huntington
77.7 mi
01h 34m
To Richwood
77.9 mi
01h 34m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spruce Run Road

    604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Scenic Highway

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Webster Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Callahan Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

    594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Craigsville Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Craigsville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Richwood Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    2627 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakford Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Oakford Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
57 mi · 37%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 32%
US 19 South
18.8 mi · 12%
Craigsville Road
9.62 mi · 6%
Scenic Highway
6.12 mi · 4%
Webster Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

57 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clendenin
01h 34m from Huntington
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Richwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clendenin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Huntington and 77.9 miles from Richwood.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 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 Richwood.

Stop Ideas Near Clendenin

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

34 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

64 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

75 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.19 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Richwood

City in West Virginia, United States

Population1,842
Coordinates38.2248400, -80.5331400
Altitude673
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Richwood (-80.53314, 38.22484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 Richwood. The current time is 07:09:24.

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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.