Origin
Barboursville, WV
Afternoon in Barboursville on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barboursville, WV
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Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Barboursville and Huntington, West Virginia, is a quick and straightforward journey spanning just 11.5 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 18 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should easily cover your transit costs across this Southeast corridor. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local excursion, the route is efficient and keeps you well within the same state region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.8 miles from Barboursville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from faster highway speeds to local navigation. You will spend about 57% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.5 miles on I-64. As you leave Barboursville, the interstate provides a quick pace before you transition onto Troy Brown Way and Hal Greer Boulevard to reach your destination. The experience is functional and direct, shifting from the open flow of the interstate to the more controlled environment of city streets. Expect a steady, predictable pace that gets you from point A to point B without any complicated detours.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
717 ft
547 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
247 ft
Highest Point
717 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
171 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midland Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Ben Bowen Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Brown Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barboursville, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Midland Trail
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Midland Trail
4
Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Big Ben Bowen Highway
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 10: Downtown Huntington
8
Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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WV 10: Downtown Huntington
9
Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
10
Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
11
Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
13
Turn right onto 15th Street
482 ft
·
21 sec
·
15th Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
15
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 18-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the entire journey is completed in one efficient leg. Keep an eye on your transition points when moving off I-64, as the shift onto Hal Greer Boulevard marks the final stretch of your trip. Because fuel costs are minimal at approximately $2, you can focus your attention on navigating the urban roads safely. Take advantage of the route's brevity to enjoy a stress-free trip without the need for extensive rest breaks or complex fuel management.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.8 miles from Barboursville, WV, or about 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.5 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.8 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barboursville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barboursville, WV
This is one driving day of about 11.5 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barboursville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.8 mi from Barboursville, WV · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Huntington, WV
The final approach into Huntington, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Huntington, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntington, WV
Afternoon in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV covers 11.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Midland Trail, Big Ben Bowen Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Barboursville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barboursville, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 547 ft to 717 ft elevation with about 231 ft of total climbing.
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