Trip from Huntington, WV to Beaver, WV

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 64, Harper Road, South Fayette Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Huntington, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Huntington, WV to Beaver, WV?

The route from Huntington, WV to Beaver, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

113.7 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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Huntington, WV

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Beaver, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntington, WV to Beaver, WV covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Harper Road, South Fayette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.78 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Huntington, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 113.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Harper Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.5 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 18 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 103.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Harper 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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 10 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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.

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.

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.

107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley

109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | WV 3 / 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto WV 3 / 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	103.5 mi	1h 58m
Harper Road	1.9 mi	4m
South Fayette Street	1.8 mi	3m
Troy Brown Way	1.7 mi	2m
Ritter Drive	1 mi	1m
Hal Greer Boulevard	0.9 mi	2m
8th Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
2nd Street	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 103.5 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 8th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 8th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 8th Avenue

Turn right onto WV 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WV 10

1.7 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 64

103 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley

Turn left onto WV 3

1.9 mi · 4 min · Harper Road

Continue on WV 3

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Neville Street

Turn right onto WV 3

498 ft · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto WV 3

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on WV 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street

Turn right onto US 19; WV 3

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive

Continue on US 19; WV 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ritter Drive

Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive

Turn right onto 4th Street

82 ft · 3 sec · 4th Street

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 113.7 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntington, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 103.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.9 mi from Huntington, WV · 1h 9m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

57 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 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 103.5 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, WV

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 ~54 min detour Free near mile 78.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.78 one way

$35.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$19.44	$38.88
premium	$4.70	$21.04	$42.09
diesel	$5.61	$25.10	$50.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Huntington, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moses Ford Inc

Saint Albans, WV

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

IBEW 317

Huntington, WV

AUTEL

2 DCFC

Yes Chevrolet

Hurricane, WV

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 4 AUTEL: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46
Efficient EV	28.4	$9.95	$4.55
EV Truck/SUV	45.5	$15.92	$7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 36 minutes ago

Origin

Huntington, WV

Night in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, WV

Night in Beaver on Tuesday

Local time

9:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

33 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

2h 21m 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 Beaver, WV covers 113.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Harper Road, South Fayette Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.9 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 $17.78 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 is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Huntington, WV to Beaver, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.