How far is Lewisburg, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, WV to Huntington, WV is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.31 mi
02h 46m
Flight
116.77 mi
187.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.31 mi
Kilometers
269.26 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Mon, Apr 27, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-27T15:24
Arrive Huntington
Mon, Apr 27, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Powellton
WV

Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

From Lewisburg
81.6 mi
01h 23m
To Huntington
85.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    22 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 21 sec · 15th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 36%
North Jefferson Street
50.8 mi · 30%
I 64 West
48 mi · 29%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi
8th Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powellton
01h 23m from Lewisburg
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewisburg and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Powellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Lewisburg and 85.7 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisburg and Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Powellton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Powellton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Montgomery Sanitary Plant

Montgomery , WV
1422 3rd Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136
Rating 3.3/5 3 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powellton.

RAIL

Montgomery

9 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

27 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

36 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25
RAIL

Charleston

40 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 116.77 mi (187.92 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-80.445594, 37.80183)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.35 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.74
11.8 gal · 44.7 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.37 $46.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.13 $52.26
Premium $4.78 $28.19 $56.38
Diesel $5.62 $33.18 $66.36

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Huntington. The current time is 15:24:57.

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.