How far is Huntington, WV from Tornado, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Tornado, WV is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.75 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.97 mi
53.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.97 mi
Kilometers
53.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.62 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tornado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Tornado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Culloden
WV

City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

From Huntington
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Tornado
22.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Tornado.

  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

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 817: Saint Albans

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Coal River Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Coal River Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Coal River Road

    2425 ft · 50 sec · Coal River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto A Street

    13 m · 2 sec · A Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · A Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
34.1 mi · 74%
Coal River Road
5.08 mi · 11%
Winfield Road
3.89 mi · 8%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
WV 817
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

32.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culloden
00h 29m from Huntington
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Tornado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Tornado?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Huntington and 22.9 miles from Tornado.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Tornado.

Stop Ideas Near Culloden

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

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

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Huntington

34 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

36 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Tornado. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tornado

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Population1,187
Coordinates38.3428700, -81.8443000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Tornado (-81.8443, 38.34287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.75
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.38 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.78 $7.69 $15.39
Diesel $5.62 $9.05 $18.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Tornado. The current time is 04:15:42.

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.