The drive from Huntington, WV to Washington, WV covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, Huntington Road, Ohio River Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on SR 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.42 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.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Huntington, WV to Washington, WV covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.2 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: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / 5th Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip|~9m in|WV 2 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.1 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis
5
62.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Washington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Galliopolis along the way.
Galliopolis
42.1 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
46.1 mi
54m
Huntington Road
20.2 mi
22m
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi
20m
5th Avenue
3.3 mi
8m
US 50
2 mi
3m
Dupont Road
1.5 mi
2m
Fruth-Lanham Highway
0.7 mi
<1m
3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 46.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Washington, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
40 ft·8 sec·8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 60
2.9 mi·6 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Short Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Short Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto WV 2
0.2 mi·30 sec·Bridge Street
6
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
7
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·20 min·Ohio River Road
8
Continue on WV 2
20 mi·22 min·Huntington Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
10
Merge onto US 35
0.7 mi·48 sec·Fruth-Lanham Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis
12
Turn left onto SR 7
20 mi·23 min·SR 7
13
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
14
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi·28 min·SR 7
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
16
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
1.8 mi·2 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward WV 892: Washington
19
At end of road, turn left onto WV 892
1.5 mi·2 min·Dupont Road
20
Arrive at destination
WV 892
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 46.1 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Huntington, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 46.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.1 mi from Huntington, WV
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.42 one way
$28.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.76
$31.53
premium
$4.70
$17.06
$34.13
diesel
$5.61
$20.36
$40.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.43
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
EV Truck/SUV
36.9
0
$12.91
$5.90
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Huntington, WV
Evening
in Huntington on Friday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Washington, WV
Evening
in Washington on Friday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Addison, OH
46 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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m 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 Washington, WV covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, Huntington Road, Ohio River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (WV 2 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Washington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Galliopolis along the way.
