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Trip from Huntington, WV to Belle, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

63.6 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Huntington, WV

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town in West Virginia, United States

Belle, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntington, WV to Belle, WV covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, US 60, Troy Brown Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 63.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.2 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle
5
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Midland Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Midland Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | CR 60/18 / Old US 60

Turn right onto CR 60/18 / Old US 60

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 52.2 mi 58m
US 60 7 mi 10m
Troy Brown Way 1.7 mi 2m
Hal Greer Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
8th Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
8th Street 0.3 mi 1m
Midland Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Old US 60 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 52.2 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Belle, WV.

1

Start on 8th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 8th Avenue
3

Turn right onto WV 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on WV 10

1.7 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
7

Merge onto I 64

52 mi · 58 min · I 64
8

Take the exit onto US 60

7.0 mi · 10 min · US 60
Toward US 60 East: Midland Trail, Belle Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Midland Avenue

154 ft · 8 sec · Midland Avenue
10

At end of road, turn right onto Midland Avenue

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Midland Avenue
11

Continue on Midland Avenue

233 ft · 12 sec · Midland Avenue
12

Turn right onto CR 60/18

0.3 mi · 1 min · Old US 60
13

Arrive at destination

CR 60/18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Huntington, WV · 39m into the drive

rapidly rotating storm system that forms in the tropics

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hurricane, WV

32 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

Barboursville, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cross Lanes, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belle, WV

The final approach into Belle, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.95 one way

$19.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.87 $21.75
premium $4.70 $11.77 $23.54
diesel $5.61 $14.04 $28.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Huntington, WV

Morning in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belle, WV

Morning in Belle on Saturday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Hurricane, WV

32 mi in

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

5 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

1h 19m 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 Huntington, WV to Belle, WV covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, US 60, Troy Brown Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Huntington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Huntington, WV to Belle, 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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