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Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
192.8 mi
310 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
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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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Barrackville, WV
Lexa Shep
If you are planning a trip from Huntington to Barrackville, expect a 192.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 37 minutes. This route is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the drive without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-64, Troy Brown Way, and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, you will remain within the same geographic area throughout your travel. This trip offers a straightforward way to cross the state, providing a reliable connection between these two points.
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
96.4 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 25% of your trip consists of highway driving, the remainder involves navigating more technical local roads. You will spend the majority of your time on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 135.1 miles. The personality of this drive shifts from standard interstate travel to more winding, local sections as you progress toward your destination. Expect a more engaging, hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,813 ft
Total Descent
1,435 ft
Highest Point
1,260 ft
~136.6 mi in
Elevation Range
697 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 135.1 mi | 2h 25m |
| I 64 | 47.2 mi | 51m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| I 77 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Barrackville, WV.
Start on 8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto WV 10
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10
Continue on WV 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Merge onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
Take the exit
Turn left onto WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 19
Turn right onto US 250
Turn right onto CR 250/32
Continue on CR 250/32
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the 3-hour and 37-minute drive, especially when navigating the more technical, turn-heavy sections of the road. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 135.1-mile stretch on the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as this is your longest continuous segment. Because the terrain requires more focus than a flat highway, try to avoid making the trip during periods of heavy fatigue. Being prepared for the winding nature of the local roads will help ensure you have a smoother, more comfortable arrival in Barrackville.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrackville, WV than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 192.8 miles and 3h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.4 mi from Huntington, WV · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.1 miles.
The final approach into Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.15 one way
$60.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.97 | $65.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.57 | $85.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.99 | $12.34 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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