Origin
Follansbee, WV
Evening in Follansbee on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
224.1 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Follansbee, WV
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Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wellsburg Bridge, 3rd Street, Ferry Landing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112 miles from Follansbee, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 224.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wellsburg Bridge is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg Bridge | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Ferry Landing Road | — | — |
| Lafayette Avenue | — | — |
| Energy Road | — | — |
| State Route 2 | — | — |
| Vine Street | — | — |
| North 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wellsburg Bridge
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Follansbee, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on Main Street
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellsburg Bridge
3
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
32 min
6
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
7
Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ferry Landing Road
8
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
9
Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
10
Continue on Energy Road
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Energy Road
11
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
12
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
13
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
14
Continue on North 4th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
16
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Chelsea Street
17
Continue on 3rd Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
3rd Street
18
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
19
Take the exit right
34 mi
·
36 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
22
Turn left onto Viand Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Viand Street
23
Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Bartow Jones Bridge
24
Continue on Ohio River Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Ohio River Road
25
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
26
Continue on Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
27
Continue on 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
3rd Avenue
28
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
29
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
8th Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Follansbee, WV, or about 2h 2m 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 49 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
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 Follansbee, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Follansbee, WV
This is one driving day of about 224.1 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Follansbee, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Follansbee, WV · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112 miles from Follansbee, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$35.04 one way
$70.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.48 | $82.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wellsburg Bridge, 3rd Street, Ferry Landing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Follansbee, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Follansbee, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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