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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Callahan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road
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Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn right onto Craigsville Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Craigsville Road
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Continue on Richwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2627 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oakford Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Oakford Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clendenin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.19 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 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-80.53314, 38.22484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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