How far is MacArthur, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from MacArthur, WV to Huntington, WV is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.31 mi
01h 51m
Flight
81.1 mi
130.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.1 mi
Kilometers
130.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.31 mi
Kilometers
179.13 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Fri, Nov 6, 11:22 AM EST
Return by in MacArthur
Fri, Nov 6, 1:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave MacArthur
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Huntington
Fri, Nov 6, 11:22 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in MacArthur
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From MacArthur
54.9 mi
00h 55m
To Huntington
56.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Virginia Turnpike

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between MacArthur 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
58.8 mi · 53%
I 64 West
47.5 mi · 43%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
WV 10
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

West Virginia Turnpike

Start on West Virginia Turnpike

58.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
00h 55m from MacArthur
Leave By
2:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving MacArthur and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from MacArthur and 56.4 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

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 Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between MacArthur and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 MacArthur

MacArthur is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7584500, -81.2126000
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: I 64 West (-81.212602, 37.758449)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.58 $18.00 $36.00
Premium $5.02 $19.73 $39.46
Diesel $6.38 $25.07 $50.14

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between MacArthur and Huntington. The current time is 09:31:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.