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Trip from Hurricane, WV to Huntington, WV

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Drive Time

34m

Distance

27.1 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

rapidly rotating storm system that forms in the tropics

Hurricane, WV

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city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Hurricane and Huntington, West Virginia, this 30.8-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about a heavy travel budget, as the fuel cost for this drive is estimated at just $5. Since the entire trip takes place within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or climate. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

13.6 miles from Hurricane, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating via the Midland Trail, Teays Valley Road, and Hurricane Creek Road rather than high-speed motorways. With a highway share of 0%, the pace is dictated by local traffic and winding roads. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on the Midland Trail is 0 miles. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the constant turns keep you engaged from the moment you leave Hurricane until you arrive in Huntington.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Troy Brown Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WV 34 / Midland Trail.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 27.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.4 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WV 34 / Midland Trail

At end of road, turn left onto WV 34 / Midland Trail

Navigation decision point

5
23.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
6
25.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
25.9 mi into trip | ~31m in | 9th Avenue

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | WV 527 / 8th Street

Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 22.3 mi 24m
Troy Brown Way 1.4 mi 2m
Hal Greer Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
8th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Hurricane Creek Road 0.4 mi <1m
8th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Midland Trail 0.2 mi <1m
9th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 22.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto WV 34 Alternate

357 ft · 14 sec · WV 34 Alternate
3

At end of road, turn left onto WV 34

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Midland Trail
4

Continue on WV 34

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
5

Turn left onto CR 19

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
7

Merge onto I 64

22 mi · 24 min · I 64
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
10

Turn straight onto WV 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on WV 10

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto 15th Street

481 ft · 23 sec · 15th Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
16

Turn right onto WV 527

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 8th Street
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

8th Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 34-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily avoid the stress of tight scheduling, as there are no required stops along the 30.8-mile path. Keep in mind that since the route relies entirely on local roads, your travel time may fluctuate slightly based on local traffic conditions. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for frequent maneuvering. A concrete tip for this trip is to check your fuel levels before heading out; even though the estimated cost is only $5, filling up in Hurricane ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the local backroads toward Huntington.

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 13.6 miles from Hurricane, WV, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 27.1 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.6 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hurricane, 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 Hurricane, WV

This is one driving day of about 27.1 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurricane, 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 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.6 mi from Hurricane, WV · 15m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

14 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 27.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Hurricane, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Huntington, WV

The final approach into Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.24 one way

$8.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.63 $9.27
premium $4.70 $5.02 $10.03
diesel $5.61 $5.98 $11.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.85 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hurricane, WV

Evening in Hurricane on Tuesday

Local time

6:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, WV

Evening in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

6:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

25 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

34m 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 Hurricane, WV to Huntington, WV covers 27.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Troy Brown Way, Hal Greer Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Hurricane, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 27.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WV 34 / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.4 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hurricane, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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