Athens, Ohio to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.6 miles 105.5 km · straight line
82 miles estimated 131.9 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Ohio from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Huntington, West Virginia is 65.6 miles (105.5 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located SSW of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Ohio to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Ohio & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Athens, Ohio
39.33°N, 82.10°W
America/New_York
219m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 379.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients