How far is Huntington, WV from Williamstown, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Williamstown, WV is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
112.32 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.43 mi
139.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.32 mi
Kilometers
180.76 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Sun, May 31, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-31T06:22
Arrive Williamstown
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Leon
WV

Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Huntington
56.2 mi
01h 08m
To Williamstown
56.2 mi
01h 08m

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
79°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Williamstown, Vienna

    952 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    659 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 19%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 15%
5th Avenue
3.35 mi · 3%
WV 14
1.18 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
Viand Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leon
01h 08m from Huntington
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Huntington and 56.2 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Leon

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

56 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

66 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

84 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.1 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

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

#2 Williamstown

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

Population2,860
Coordinates39.4006300, -81.4481800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Williamstown (-81.44818, 39.40063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.54 $35.08
Premium $4.78 $18.92 $37.84
Diesel $5.62 $22.27 $44.54

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 Williamstown. The current time is 06:22:10.

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.