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

279.4 miles 449.7 km · straight line
349.3 miles estimated 562.1 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
101° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is 279.4 miles (449.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located E of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 349.3 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia and Richmond, Virginia in 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntington, West Virginia and Richmond, 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 Huntington, West Virginia to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients