How far is Saint Albans, WV from Hurricane, WV?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Hurricane, WV is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.37 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.47 mi
16.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.91 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurricane
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Fri, Apr 17, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-04-17T05:13
Arrive Hurricane
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Teays Valley
WV

Census designated place

From Saint Albans
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Hurricane
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Hurricane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Hurricane.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1481 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · MacCorkle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Midland Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Midland Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left

    109 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Hurricane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacCorkle Avenue
10.8 mi · 87%
Midland Trail
1.21 mi · 10%
2nd Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

MacCorkle Avenue

Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teays Valley
00h 09m from Saint Albans
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Albans and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Hurricane?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Teays Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Saint Albans and 6.2 miles from Hurricane.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Albans and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.

Stop Ideas Near Teays Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Teays Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teays Valley.

RAIL

Charleston

27 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

45 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

61 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

62 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Hurricane. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

City in West Virginia

Population9,763
Coordinates38.3856500, -81.8362400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Hurricane

#2 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Albans (-81.83624, 38.38565)
End: Hurricane (-82.02014, 38.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.49
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.74 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.78 $2.10 $4.20
Diesel $5.62 $2.47 $4.95

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 Saint Albans and Hurricane. The current time is 05:13:05.

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.