How far is Shady Spring, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Shady Spring, WV to Huntington, WV is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Spring and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Spring and Huntington.
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Start on the route
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Ritter Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Ritter Drive
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Continue on South Eisenhower Drive
575 ft · 20 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Turn left onto South Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2312 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
984 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
883 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Coalfields Expressway
681 ft · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway
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Keep slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
47.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
554 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
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Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
1381 ft · 36 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
147 m · 23 sec · 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1671 ft · 53 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 Shady Spring and Huntington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shady Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Spring to Huntington?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Shady Spring and 64.9 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shady Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Marmet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marmet.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Spring and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 88.3 mi (142.11 km).
#1 Shady Spring
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 37.7056700, -81.0984300 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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