How far is Huntington, WV from Williamson, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Williamson, WV is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Williamson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Williamson.
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Start on 8th Street
143 m · 21 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
96 m · 8 sec · West 18th Street
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Continue on West 18th Street
38 m · 5 sec · West 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard
2550 ft · 40 sec · Irl Duling Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1009 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1585 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
21.3 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
830 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn right
39.4 mi · 59 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Arvey Street
106 m · 7 sec · Arvey Street
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Continue on Harvey Street
889 ft · 12 sec · Harvey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Williamson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
39.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Partly Sunny near Williamson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Williamson?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Fort Gay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Huntington and 41.1 miles from Williamson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Partly Sunny near Williamson.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Gay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Gay.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 52.28 mi (84.13 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamson
County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.6742700, -82.2773600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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