How far is Petersburg, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Petersburg, WV to Huntington, WV is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.03 mi
04h 16m
Flight
183.39 mi
295.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.39 mi
Kilometers
295.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.03 mi
Kilometers
402.39 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Fri, May 1, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Petersburg
Fri, May 1, 8:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petersburg
2026-05-01T11:54
Arrive Huntington
Fri, May 1, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sutton
WV

Town in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

From Petersburg
123 mi
02h 08m
To Huntington
127.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Avenue

    21 m · 4 sec · Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1805 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Keyser Avenue

    21.7 mi · 32 min · Keyser Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allegheny Drive

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Allegheny Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Hardy & Randolph Turnpike

    26.2 mi · 35 min · Hardy & Randolph Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Randolph Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Randolph Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Randolph Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

    1 km · 51 sec · Beverly & Morgantown Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1729 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Corridor H

    34.8 mi · 41 min · Corridor H

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Charleston

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    47 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street

  24. 24

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

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
99.7 mi · 40%
I 64 West
47.6 mi · 19%
Corridor H
34.8 mi · 14%
Hardy & Randolph Turnpike
26.2 mi · 10%
Keyser Avenue
21.7 mi · 9%
Allegheny Drive
8.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
02h 08m from Petersburg
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Petersburg and Scattered Rain Showers near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Petersburg and 127.1 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Petersburg and Scattered Rain Showers near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

76 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

85 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Charleston

89 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Prince

95 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 183.39 mi (295.14 km).

Petersburg

#1 Petersburg

City in West Virginia

Population2,683
Coordinates38.9926100, -79.1239200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Avenue (-79.123929, 38.992654)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $34.94
Round trip
$69.87
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.94 $69.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.06 $78.13
Premium $4.78 $42.14 $84.28
Diesel $5.62 $49.60 $99.21

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Petersburg and Huntington. The current time is 11:54:24.

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.