Origin
Huntington, WV
Evening in Huntington on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
207.9 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
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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Follansbee, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV covers 207.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue, Short Street, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.51 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
103.9 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 207.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue 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 14m 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 Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | — | — |
| Short Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| Ohio River Road | — | — |
| Huntington Road | — | — |
| Viand Street | — | — |
| WV 2 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Follansbee, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Short Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Short Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
7
Continue on Ohio River Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Ohio River Road
8
Continue on Huntington Road
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Huntington Road
9
Continue on Viand Street
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Viand Street
10
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
11
At the end of the road, turn right
29 mi
·
35 min
12
Turn left
34 mi
·
36 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
14
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
15
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
16
Continue on State Route 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 2
17
Continue on 2nd Street
17 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn right onto Wells Street
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wells Street
19
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
20
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
21
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 2
22
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North State Rt. 2
23
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
12th Street
24
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
25
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
26
Continue straight
26 mi
·
32 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Brilliant
28
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
29
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
3rd Street
30
Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellsburg Bridge
31
Turn left
5.9 mi
·
9 min
32
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 103.9 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 2h 7m 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.9 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Follansbee, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 207.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Huntington, 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 103.9 mi from Huntington, WV · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.9 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Follansbee, WV
The final approach into Follansbee, 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 Follansbee, 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
$32.51 one way
$65.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.90 | $91.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Follansbee, WV
Evening in Follansbee on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 14m 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 Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV covers 207.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue, Short Street, Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.9 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 $32.51 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 14m 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 Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntington, WV to Follansbee, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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