Origin
Huntington, WV
Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, WV
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Blennerhassett, WV
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Huntington, WV to Blennerhassett, WV is 91.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via SR 7, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily navigating through West Virginia. Expect a mixed drive that combines some highway travel with more local road conditions. It's a straightforward, one-day journey that shouldn't present any major challenges for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 46.1 mi | 54m |
| Huntington Road | 20.2 mi | 22m |
| Ohio River Road | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| 5th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| US 50 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Dupont Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fruth-Lanham Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Blennerhassett, WV.
Start on 8th Street
Turn left onto US 60
Continue on 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Short Street
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Continue on WV 2
Take the exit
Merge onto US 35
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 7
Take the exit onto SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Take the exit onto US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
Take the exit
Turn right onto WV 892
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes, this trip is easily completed within a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no specific stops recommended, but you'll want to plan for any necessary breaks during the 91.9 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially considering the $14 estimated cost; there's a significant 46.1-mile stretch on SR 7 where you'll want to ensure you have enough gas before entering it.
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.
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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blennerhassett, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Huntington, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 60 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$14.37 one way
$28.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.71 | $31.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Blennerhassett on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
50°F
Addison, OH
46 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a 52% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good balance of faster-paced travel and local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.1 miles on SR 7, offering a period of consistent progress. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting that the scenery and road conditions will likely vary throughout the 91.9-mile journey, transitioning between more open routes and potentially more developed or winding sections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / 5th Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Blennerhassett, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Galliopolis along the way.
Galliopolis
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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