How far is Mount Hope, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Huntington, WV is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Hope and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Huntington.
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Start on the route
1542 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Slaughters Creek
6.2 mi · 24 min · Slaughters Creek
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1329 ft · 42 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
1121 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1078 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
47.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
554 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
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Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hope and Huntington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Hope to Huntington?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Mount Hope and 41.8 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Nitro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nitro.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).
#1 Mount Hope
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 38.1051000, -81.5181700 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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