How far is Huntington, WV from Terra Alta, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Terra Alta, WV is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
233.38 mi
04h 33m
Flight
171.17 mi
275.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.17 mi
Kilometers
275.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.38 mi
Kilometers
375.59 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terra Alta
Sun, May 31, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Terra Alta
Sun, May 31, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Huntington
116.6 mi
02h 16m
To Terra Alta
116.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Terra Alta.

  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

    144.8 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 77

    1366 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Mountaineer Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Mountaineer Highway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Kingwood Pike

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
145 mi · 62%
Troy Brown Way
49.2 mi · 21%
West Main Street
9.32 mi · 4%
Morgantown Street
6.33 mi · 3%
Gladesville Road
5.2 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

145 mi · 02h 36m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
02h 16m from Huntington
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Clear near Terra Alta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Terra Alta?

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Huntington and 116.8 miles from Terra Alta.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Clear near Terra Alta.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Terra Alta. Straight-line distance: 171.17 mi (275.47 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Terra Alta

#2 Terra Alta

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

Population1,504
Coordinates39.4456500, -79.5464400
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Terra Alta (-79.54644, 39.44565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.17 L · about $32.60
Round trip
$65.20
16.46 gal · 62.34 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.60 $65.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.45 $72.90
Premium $4.78 $39.32 $78.65
Diesel $5.62 $46.29 $92.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Terra Alta. The current time is 21:53:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.