Charleston, West Virginia to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.2 miles 71.2 km · straight line
57.5 miles estimated 92.6 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
276° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Huntington, West Virginia is 44.2 miles (71.2 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located W of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.5 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

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 Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 562.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients