How far is Paden City, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Paden City, WV to Huntington, WV is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
143.72 mi
02h 51m
Flight
115.08 mi
185.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.08 mi
Kilometers
185.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.72 mi
Kilometers
231.3 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Paden City
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paden City
2026-04-16T23:11
Arrive Huntington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paden City
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
Ravenswood
WV

City in West Virginia

From Paden City
71.7 mi
01h 25m
To Huntington
72 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paden City and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robinson Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Robinson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    34 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood

    29.4 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1456 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Viand Street

    696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2624 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2530 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
39.1 mi · 27%
US 33 West
29.4 mi · 20%
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 14%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 12%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 12%
3rd Street
11.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

Take the exit right

34 mi · 00h 37m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenswood
01h 25m from Paden City
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paden City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paden City to Huntington?

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Paden City and 72 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paden City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

67 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

84 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

92 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

93 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paden City and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 115.08 mi (185.21 km).

Paden City

#1 Paden City

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population2,336
Coordinates39.6028500, -80.9367700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.936854, 39.602946)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.08 $40.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.78 $24.22 $48.45
Diesel $5.62 $28.51 $57.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paden City and Huntington. The current time is 23:11:14.

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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.