Origin
Nitro, WV
Morning in Nitro on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nitro, WV to Huntington, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nitro, WV
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Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nitro, WV to Huntington, WV covers 39.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, 1st Avenue, Troy Brown Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and 1st Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and 1st Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 25 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 25 / 1st Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WV 25 / 1st Avenue
Turn sharp right onto WV 25 / 1st Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~43m 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.
6
39 mi into trip
|
~47m 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 | 33.2 mi | 35m |
| 1st Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 33.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nitro, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto WV 25
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 64
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 64
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
7
Turn straight onto WV 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WV 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 15th Street
481 ft
·
23 sec
·
15th Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
13
Turn right onto WV 527
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Nitro, WV · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Nitro, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntington, WV
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Huntington, WV if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Huntington on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
48m 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 Nitro, WV to Huntington, WV covers 39.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, 1st Avenue, Troy Brown Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Nitro, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 25 / 1st Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Nitro, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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