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Trip from Morgantown, WV to Huntington, WV

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Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

210 mi

338 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

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

city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Morgantown, WV

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city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Morgantown, WV, to Huntington, WV? This 210-mile journey takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes, making it a manageable one-day drive. You'll be sticking to local roads for the entire trip, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $34. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day's adventure, allowing for flexibility in your timing. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.

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

105 miles from Morgantown, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 210-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through communities and along local roadways for the full 3 hours and 11 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this particular path is not a significant factor, as the drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed. This means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you transition through various local settings, rather than long, monotonous highway segments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kirk Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morgantown, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kirk Street Unavailable Refreshing
University Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Don Knotts Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 68 West Unavailable Refreshing
I-79 S Unavailable Refreshing
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 64 West Unavailable Refreshing
WV 10 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Kirk Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on High Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · High Street
2

Turn right onto Kirk Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Kirk Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
4

Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard

1.9 mi · 2 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 68 West
6

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 27 sec
7

Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

0.8 mi · 54 sec · I-79 S: Fairmont
8

Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

148 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Merge slight right

1.4 mi · 1 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
11

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 34 sec
12

Merge slight right

47 mi · 51 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WV 10: Downtown Huntington
14

Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington

0.1 mi · 14 sec · WV 10: Downtown Huntington
15

Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way

1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
16

Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
17

Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
18

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
19

Turn right onto 15th Street

482 ft · 21 sec · 15th Street
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
21

Turn right onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 8th Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 210-mile drive, consider departing Morgantown in the morning to take advantage of daylight hours and avoid potential evening traffic. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway stretches, plan for your single recommended stop to be a convenient point for a quick break rather than a long rest. The estimated fuel cost is $34, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns, especially as you navigate through the local roads on Kirk Street, University Avenue, and Don Knotts Boulevard in the early stages of your journey.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105 miles from Morgantown, WV, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

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 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

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 Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV

This is one driving day of about 210 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgantown, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105 mi from Morgantown, WV · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

105 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

Newtown, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105 miles from Morgantown, 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

$32.84 one way

$65.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $35.91 $71.81
premium $4.70 $38.87 $77.73
diesel $5.61 $46.37 $92.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63 0 $22.05 $10.08
Efficient EV 52.5 0 $18.38 $8.40
EV Truck/SUV 84 1 $29.40 $13.44

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Morgantown, WV

Afternoon in Morgantown on Tuesday

Local time

4:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, WV

Afternoon in Huntington on Tuesday

Local time

4:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Newtown, PA

105 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

21 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

3h 11m 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 Morgantown, WV to Huntington, WV covers 210 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kirk Street, University Avenue, Don Knotts Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105 miles from Morgantown, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morgantown, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morgantown, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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