How far is Salem, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Salem, WV to Huntington, WV is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Huntington.
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Start on Water Street
2867 ft · 57 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Jacobs Run Road
2463 ft · 49 sec · Jacobs Run Road
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Turn left onto Corridor D
55.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
1109 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29.4 mi · 36 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 Salem 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.
Corridor D
Turn left onto Corridor D
55.6 mi · 01h 04m
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 Salem 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 Salem to Huntington?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 79 miles from Salem and 79.6 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood
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 Ravenswood.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 117.73 mi (189.47 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2828700, -80.5589900 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.13 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $35.71 | $71.41 |
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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