How far is Shinnston, WV from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Shinnston, WV to Huntington, WV is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.86 mi
02h 58m
Flight
133.61 mi
215.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.61 mi
Kilometers
215.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.86 mi
Kilometers
299.12 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Shinnston
Thu, May 14, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shinnston
2026-05-13T19:45
Arrive Huntington
Wed, May 13, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shinnston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clay
WV

Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Shinnston
90.9 mi
01h 29m
To Huntington
94.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shinnston and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shinnston and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pike Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shinnston Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Meadowbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Johnson Avenue

    785 ft · 23 sec · Johnson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    120.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    47 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

    554 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1381 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    2830 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    655 ft · 24 sec · 9th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    147 m · 21 sec · 15th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1671 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shinnston and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
122 mi · 66%
I 64 West
47.6 mi · 26%
Meadowbrook Road
4.55 mi · 2%
Shinnston Pike
1.84 mi · 1%
Pike Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Troy Brown Way
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

120 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 29m from Shinnston
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shinnston and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shinnston to Huntington?

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Shinnston and 94.9 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shinnston and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

37 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

50 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

67 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shinnston and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 133.61 mi (215.02 km).

Shinnston

#1 Shinnston

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,096
Coordinates39.3956400, -80.3000900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-80.300361, 39.395501)
End: 8th Street (-82.445238, 38.419235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.97
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.98 $51.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.05 $58.11
Premium $4.78 $31.34 $62.69
Diesel $5.62 $36.89 $73.79

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shinnston and Huntington. The current time is 19:45:28.

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.