Bristol, Tennessee to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

126.8 miles 204.1 km · straight line
158.5 miles estimated 255.1 km · driving distance
3h 11min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Huntington, West Virginia is 126.8 miles (204.1 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located N of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 158.5 miles, taking about 3h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 11min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 49min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 1min $19–$55* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 196.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients