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Drive Time
59m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Buffalo, WV
Nitesh Mehera
If you are planning to travel from Huntington to Buffalo, West Virginia, you are looking at a quick 46.5-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a local commute or regional visit. The route remains entirely within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience throughout. Because it is such a short trip, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best fits your plans.
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
23.3 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
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Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 67% of your time spent on major routes. You will start by navigating I-64, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the journey continues along the Fruth-Lanham Highway and WV 62. This combination provides a practical mix of fast-paced highway driving and local road segments. The overall personality of the route is straightforward and efficient, ideal for those who prefer a predictable path over complex navigation.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
754 ft
Total Descent
749 ft
Highest Point
845 ft
~34.9 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Huntington, WV to Buffalo, WV is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntington, WV to Buffalo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Brown Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 34 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Teays Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fruth-Lanham Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shamrock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Buffalo, WV.
Start on 8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
Continue on Troy Brown Way
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WV 34: Teays Valley
Turn left onto Teays Valley Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
Take the exit slight right toward WV 62: Buffalo, Eleanor
Keep slight left to continue on Shamrock Road
Turn right onto WV 869
Continue on WV 869
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn straight onto River Street
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a brief, one-hour trip with zero planned stops, you have the freedom to depart at your convenience without worrying about complex pacing. Aim to time your departure to avoid local peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain that 59-minute duration. Because the total fuel cost is quite low at $7, you won't need to stress over complex refueling logistics along the way. Keep in mind that since the majority of your time is spent on I-64, monitor your speed carefully as you transition onto the state highways. Enjoy the simplicity of this short drive, as its lack of required stops gives you total control over your arrival time.
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 46.5 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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 46.5 miles and 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Huntington, WV · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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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