How far is West Liberty, WV from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Huntington, WV is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Huntington.
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Start on Van Meter Way
1526 ft · 31 sec · Van Meter Way
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Bethany Pike
8.8 mi · 16 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right onto National Road
3015 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Take the ramp slight left
780 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1250 ft · 19 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 South, WV 2 South: Moundsville
760 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
633 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
34 mi · 37 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 West Liberty and Huntington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emerson Avenue
Take the exit right
34 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving West Liberty and Slight 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 West Liberty to Huntington?
The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from West Liberty and 117 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Liberty and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
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 Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 156.29 mi (251.53 km).
#1 West Liberty
Town in Ohio County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 40.1697900, -80.5936900 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.70 | $67.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.80 | $85.60 |
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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