How far is Huntington, WV from West Liberty, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to West Liberty, WV is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
197.08 mi
04h 05m
Flight
156.29 mi
251.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.29 mi
Kilometers
251.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.08 mi
Kilometers
317.17 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Mon, Jun 1, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, Jun 2, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-06-01T17:20
Arrive West Liberty
Mon, Jun 1, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
Mineral Wells
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Huntington
98.5 mi
02h 02m
To West Liberty
98.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and West Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    12 m · 9 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2576 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Short Street

    690 ft · 25 sec · Short Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    900 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  23. 23

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    684 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    149 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park

    1696 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto National Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · National Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bethany Pike

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Bethany Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Bethany Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Van Meter Way

    1526 ft · 30 sec · Van Meter Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 12%
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 11%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 9%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 8%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 6%
Wheeling Avenue
10.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.7 mi · 00h 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Wells
02h 02m from Huntington
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Huntington and 98.5 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Huntington and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

94 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

114 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

117 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 156.29 mi (251.53 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

Town in Ohio County, West Virginia

Population1,443
Coordinates40.1697900, -80.5936900
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.33 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
13.92 gal · 52.66 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.83 $61.65
Premium $4.78 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.62 $39.14 $78.29

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and West Liberty. The current time is 17:20:26.

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.