How far is Huntington, WV from Shinnston, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Shinnston, WV is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Shinnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Shinnston.
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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
120.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Johnson Avenue
1644 ft · 44 sec · Johnson Avenue
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Continue on Meadowbrook Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Turn right onto Shinnston Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike
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Turn slight right onto South Pike Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pike Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
36 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Shinnston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Shinnston?
The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Huntington and 91.2 miles from Shinnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shinnston.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Shinnston. Straight-line distance: 133.61 mi (215.02 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 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shinnston (-80.30009, 39.39564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.72 | $61.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
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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