How far is Montgomery, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Huntington, WV is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
83.05 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.65 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Huntington
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Cross Lanes
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Montgomery
39.5 mi
00h 44m
To Huntington
43.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    8.4 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 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 · 36 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 · 23 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 Montgomery 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
47.5 mi · 57%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 19%
3rd Avenue
8.69 mi · 10%
2nd Avenue
2.81 mi · 3%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 2%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

47.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Lanes
00h 44m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Cross Lanes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Montgomery and 43.6 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Lanes

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 Cross Lanes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 7.1 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 11.6 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 Cross Lanes.

RAIL

Charleston

15 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

49 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

57 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

74 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,492
Coordinates38.1803800, -81.3284500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-81.328448, 38.18034)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Huntington. The current time is 20:17:20.

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.