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Trip from Huntington, WV to Alderson, WV

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

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

166 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

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

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Alderson, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntington, WV to Alderson, WV covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 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, Brushy Ridge Road, Troy Brown Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.9 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83 miles from Huntington, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 149.9 mi 2h 49m
Brushy Ridge Road 11.2 mi 19m
Troy Brown Way 1.7 mi 2m
Hal Greer Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
8th Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
East Riverside Drive 0.4 mi <1m
8th Street 0.3 mi 1m
East Riverview Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 149.9 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Alderson, 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

107 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 64

42 mi · 46 min · I 64
Exit 40 Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 161 Toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson
10

Turn right onto WV 12

11 mi · 19 min · Brushy Ridge Road
11

Continue on WV 12

0.4 mi · 32 sec · East Riverside Drive
12

Continue on WV 12

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Riverview Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

WV 12

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 83 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.9 miles.

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 37 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alderson, 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.

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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 Huntington, WV

This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 149.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital city of West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleston, WV

83 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.

Popular next leg

Charleston, WV to Alderson, WV

114.5 mi · 2h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

South Charleston, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beckley, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Taste of Asia hibachi in Huntington

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Huntington, West Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13047812222

Visit website

Gumbo Stop Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntington, West Virginia

0.4 mi

Olive Tree Cafe and Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Charleston, West Virginia

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Old Village Roaster

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntington, West Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13046971944

Visit website

Taste of Asia hibachi in Huntington

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13047812222

Visit website

Gumbo Stop Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13046542240

Visit website

Olive Tree Cafe and Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16812659158

Visit website

Cafe Appalachia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+16812655160

Visit website

Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13046979800

Visit website

Yen's Sandwiches

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+16812058442

Visit website

Elephant Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16812650205

Visit website

Main Tin Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13047442900

Visit website

The Old Village Roaster

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13046971944

Visit website

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 35.6

Nitro, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

DC-America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 106.7

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336374221

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 47.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 106.7

Mt Hope, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 47.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fly In Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 11.9

Huntington, West Virginia

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13042445015

Visit website

Bunkers | Sports Bar & Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 118.6

Daniels, West Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+13047630817

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 153.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 64

Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 40 Toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
6
153.9 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson

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

Exit 161 Toward WV 12: Alta, Alderson

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.96 one way

$51.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.38 $56.77
premium $4.70 $30.72 $61.45
diesel $5.61 $36.65 $73.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
Efficient EV 41.5 0 $14.52 $6.64
EV Truck/SUV 66.4 0 $23.24 $10.62

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Huntington, WV

Afternoon in Huntington on Saturday

Local time

4:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alderson, WV

Afternoon in Alderson on Saturday

Local time

4:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Charleston, WV

83 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 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

3h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 80.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

166 mi in 3h 19m, mostly highway — 149.9 mi of that is on I 64.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.9 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Brushy Ridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 3.9 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 166 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 149.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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 3.9 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Alderson, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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