How far is Huntington, WV from Wayne, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Wayne, WV is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.47 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.66 mi
21.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.66 mi
Kilometers
21.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.11 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayne
Sat, May 2, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sat, May 2, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-02T15:02
Arrive Wayne
Sat, May 2, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ceredo
WV

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

From Huntington
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Wayne
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 13th Avenue

    1501 ft · 58 sec · 13th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fifth Street Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Fifth Street Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    652 ft · 16 sec · Cleveland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Court Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hendrick Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Hendrick Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hendrick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fifth Street Road
13.9 mi · 80%
5th Street
2.3 mi · 13%
8th Street
0.79 mi · 5%
13th Avenue
0.28 mi · 2%
Cleveland Street
0.12 mi · 1%
North Court Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Fifth Street Road

Continue on Fifth Street Road

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceredo
00h 14m from Huntington
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ceredo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Huntington and 8.7 miles from Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Ceredo

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

10 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

12 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

50 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

80 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.99 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Wayne

#2 Wayne

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

Population1,559
Coordinates38.2214700, -82.4423700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Wayne (-82.44237, 38.22147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.75 $5.49
Premium $4.78 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.62 $3.49 $6.97

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Wayne. The current time is 15:02:43.

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.