How far is Ripley, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Ripley, WV to Huntington, WV is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Huntington.
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Start on South Church Street
14 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street West
9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Continue on Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2624 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
2530 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
901 ft · 28 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 Ripley and Huntington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bartow Jones Bridge
Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Huntington?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Ripley and 54.9 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ripley and Partly Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.75 km).
#1 Ripley
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,139 |
| Coordinates | 38.8187000, -81.7106900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
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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