Origin
Fort Ashby, WV
Afternoon in Fort Ashby on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
288.5 mi
464 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Ashby, WV
Esteban Carriazo
Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV covers 288.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rocket Center Road, Patriot Parkway Southwest, McMullen Highway Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.12 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
144.2 miles from Fort Ashby, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 288.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 288.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rocket Center Road 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 34m 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 Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Center Road | — | — |
| Patriot Parkway Southwest | — | — |
| McMullen Highway Southwest | — | — |
| Warrior Drive Southwest | — | — |
| Winchester Road | — | — |
| National Highway | — | — |
| National Freeway | — | — |
| I-79 S | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rocket Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Frankfort Highway
2
Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
3
Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriot Parkway Southwest
4
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
5
Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Warrior Drive Southwest
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
7
Turn sharp right onto National Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
National Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
9
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
National Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-79 S: Fairmont
11
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
148 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12
Merge slight right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
14
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
15
Merge slight right
47 mi
·
51 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WV 10: Downtown Huntington
17
Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
WV 10: Downtown Huntington
18
Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
19
Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
20
Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
21
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
22
Turn right onto 15th Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
15th Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
24
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
25
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 144.2 miles from Fort Ashby, WV, or about 2h 17m 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 63 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.2 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m
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 Fort Ashby, 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 Fort Ashby, WV
This is one driving day of about 288.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Fort Ashby, 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 144.2 mi from Fort Ashby, WV · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.2 miles from Fort Ashby, 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
$45.12 one way
$90.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $49.33 | $98.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $53.40 | $106.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.70 | $127.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.29 | $13.85 |
| Efficient EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.24 | $11.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.39 | $18.46 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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 34m 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 Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV covers 288.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rocket Center Road, Patriot Parkway Southwest, McMullen Highway Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.2 miles from Fort Ashby, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.12 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 34m 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 Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Ashby, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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