How far is Huntington, WV from Shady Spring, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Shady Spring, WV is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Shady Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Shady Spring.
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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
103.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
1468 ft · 34 sec · West Neville Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2441 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on South Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
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Turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
590 ft · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Continue on Ritter Drive
5.9 mi · 10 min · Ritter Drive
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Turn left onto Hinton Road
35 m · 10 sec · Hinton Road
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Turn sharp left
33 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Shady Spring.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Troy Brown Way
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 59m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Shady Spring?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Huntington and 59.2 miles from Shady Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Marmet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marmet.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Shady Spring. Straight-line distance: 88.3 mi (142.11 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 Shady Spring
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 37.7056700, -81.0984300 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Spring (-81.09843, 37.70567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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