How far is Huntington, WV from Star City, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Star City, WV is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
208.69 mi
03h 52m
Flight
157.28 mi
253.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.28 mi
Kilometers
253.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.69 mi
Kilometers
335.86 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Huntington
104.3 mi
01h 56m
To Star City
104.4 mi
01h 56m

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
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Star City.

  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

    154 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Virginia University

    994 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Star City, WVU, Osage

    831 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Chaplin Hill Road

    2173 ft · 45 sec · Chaplin Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Monongahela Boulevard

    3260 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boyers Avenue

    740 ft · 46 sec · Boyers Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    779 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
154 mi · 74%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 24%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi
8th Avenue
0.76 mi
Monongahela Boulevard
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

154 mi · 02h 45m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
01h 56m from Huntington
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Star City?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Huntington and 104.4 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star City.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Star City. Straight-line distance: 157.28 mi (253.12 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Star City

#2 Star City

City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates39.6584100, -79.9864500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Star City (-79.98645, 39.65841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.39
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.19 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.64 $65.28
Premium $4.78 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $5.62 $41.45 $82.90

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 Star City. The current time is 05:39:10.

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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.