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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.75 mi
01h 29m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.75 mi
Kilometers
146.04 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ripley
Mon, Jun 1, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-06-01T09:02
Arrive Huntington
Mon, Jun 1, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Ripley
35.9 mi
00h 44m
To Huntington
54.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    14 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Street West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1456 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Viand Street

    696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ohio River Road

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2624 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2530 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · 8th Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 23%
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 18%
Main Street West
9.81 mi · 11%
3rd Avenue
3.59 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.5 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 44m from Ripley
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Huntington

53 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

59 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

69 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

73 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.75 km).

Ripley

#1 Ripley

Town in West Virginia

Population3,139
Coordinates38.8187000, -81.7106900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-81.710559, 38.818699)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.35
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ripley and Huntington. The current time is 09:02:18.

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.