Origin
Moundsville, WV
Afternoon in Moundsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
175 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moundsville, WV
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Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Moundsville to Huntington, you are looking at a 175-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. Budgeting around $28 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. You will be traversing West Virginia, starting in the Southeast region and remaining within the state for the duration of the trip. Because it is a mixed-profile drive, you get a balance of different road types that keeps the experience engaging without being overly taxing.
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
87.5 miles from Moundsville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience as you navigate this route, which is comprised of approximately 37% highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on WV 2, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.7 miles. The remainder of your journey incorporates Energy Road and the Bartow Jones Bridge, shifting the road's personality from steady highway cruising to more local road navigation. This mix ensures the drive feels dynamic rather than monotonous, requiring you to stay attentive as the road conditions evolve. It is a practical route that balances efficient travel with the varied terrain typical of the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
695 ft
648 ft
Total Climb
1 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
695 ft
Elevation Range
47 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lafayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Energy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundsville, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on 5th Street
39 ft
·
4 sec
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5th Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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7th Street
4
Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Lafayette Avenue
5
Continue on Energy Road
22 mi
·
25 min
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Energy Road
6
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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North State Route 2
7
Continue on 3rd Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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3rd Street
8
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi
·
4 min
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Vine Street
9
Continue on North 4th Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 4th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
269 ft
·
4 sec
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Elizabeth Street
11
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
17 mi
·
19 min
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Chelsea Street
12
Continue on 3rd Street
12 mi
·
13 min
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3rd Street
13
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
14
Take the exit right
34 mi
·
36 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29 mi
·
35 min
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US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
17
Turn left onto Viand Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Viand Street
18
Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Bartow Jones Bridge
19
Continue on Ohio River Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Ohio River Road
20
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
21
Continue on Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Street
22
Continue on 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
24
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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8th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 3.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your energy levels up during the 175-mile trek. Because the route relies on a mix of state roads and bridges, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you transition smoothly from WV 2 onto Energy Road and across the Bartow Jones Bridge. Planning your fueling stop early in the drive will help you stay within your $28 budget and avoid any unnecessary stress as you reach your destination in Huntington.
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 87.5 miles from Moundsville, WV, or about 1h 45m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
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 Moundsville, 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 Moundsville, WV
This is one driving day of about 175 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moundsville, 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 87.5 mi from Moundsville, WV · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from Moundsville, 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
$27.37 one way
$54.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Huntington, WV
Afternoon in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 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
3 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
3h 30m 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 Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Avenue, 7th Street, Lafayette Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from Moundsville, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.37 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.
The drive from Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 3h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moundsville, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 648 ft to 695 ft elevation with about 1 ft of total climbing.
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