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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.26 mi
01h 52m
Flight
52.28 mi
84.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.39 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamson
Sun, May 31, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, May 31, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-31T07:21
Arrive Williamson
Sun, May 31, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Fort Gay
WV

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

From Huntington
41.1 mi
00h 56m
To Williamson
41.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    143 m · 21 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    96 m · 8 sec · West 18th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 18th Street

    38 m · 5 sec · West 18th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    771 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard

    2550 ft · 40 sec · Irl Duling Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1009 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

    1585 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    33 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Louisa Road

    21.3 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

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

    830 ft · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    39.4 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arvey Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Arvey Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Harvey Street

    889 ft · 12 sec · Harvey Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
21.3 mi · 26%
Irl Duling Boulevard
7.44 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue
1.63 mi · 2%
Old US Hwy 23
1.55 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Gay
00h 56m from Huntington
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

75 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

87 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 52.28 mi (84.13 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Williamson

County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates37.6742700, -82.2773600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Williamson (-82.27736, 37.67427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Williamson. The current time is 07:21:35.

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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.