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Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Albans, WV
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Huntington, WV
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If you are planning a quick excursion between Saint Albans and Huntington, you can expect a straightforward 41.3-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 52 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget about $7 for fuel, making this a very economical transit within West Virginia. Since both cities are located in the Southeast region, the cultural and environmental transition is minimal. It is a no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and simplicity over complex itineraries.
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
20.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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This 52-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via I-64, Winfield Road, and Troy Brown Way to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your travel happens on I-64, which offers a 32-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from local roads onto the interstate, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. The route is designed for utility and directness, providing a predictable experience behind the wheel.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
535 ft
Highest Point
779 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Albans, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 52m 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 Saint Albans, WV to Huntington, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacCorkle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winfield | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Brown Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Huntington, WV.
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
Continue on 2nd Street
Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue
Turn slight right onto Winfield
Turn right onto Winfield Road
Take the ramp left
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Keep slight right to continue on WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Turn straight onto Troy Brown Way
Continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Turn right onto 15th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto 8th Street
Arrive at your destination
Because this is a short, 41.3-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in under an hour, so there is no need to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. Since you are spending $7 on gas for the entire trip, fill up before you leave Saint Albans to avoid searching for stations along the way. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between I-64 and the local segments of Winfield Road and Troy Brown Way to ensure you stay on course. This brevity is your biggest advantage, allowing you to hit the road whenever it best fits your schedule.
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.
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 41.3 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Albans, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Saint Albans, WV
This is one driving day of about 41.3 miles and 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Saint Albans, WV · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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