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Trip from Shannondale, WV to Huntington, WV

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 54m

Distance

354 mi

570 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 43m ★
6 AM
6h 55m
8 AM
7h 18m
10 AM
7h 3m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 4m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 48m

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

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Shannondale, WV

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city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Huntington, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shannondale, WV to Huntington, WV covers 354 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Carpenter Avenue, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.2 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

177 miles from Shannondale, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 354 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 54m drive with frequent turns across 354 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Red Oak Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 354 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 0.2 miles (Red Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (WV 115 / Charles Town Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Red Oak Road

Turn right onto Red Oak Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | WV 115 / Charles Town Road

At end of road, turn left onto WV 115 / Charles Town Road

Navigation decision point

5
6.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
352.3 mi into trip | ~6h 49m 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
353.7 mi into trip | ~6h 53m 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
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 98.2 mi 1h 45m
Carpenter Avenue 65.3 mi 1h 15m
I 64 47 mi 51m
Clifton Run Road 40.6 mi 47m
I 81 18.5 mi 20m
Main Street 14.7 mi 16m
Seneca Trail 13.3 mi 15m
US 340 11.2 mi 15m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 98.2 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Gingerbread Lane

129 ft · 7 sec · Gingerbread Lane
2

Turn right onto Gray Fox Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Gray Fox Road
3

Turn left onto Quail Run Road

232 ft · 14 sec · Quail Run Road
4

Turn right onto Red Oak Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Red Oak Road
5

Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive
6

Turn right onto Mission Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto WV 115

3.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Town Road
8

Continue on WV 115

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South George Street
9

Enter roundabout

194 ft · 3 sec
10

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
11

Merge onto US 340

11 mi · 15 min · US 340
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward VA 7 West: Winchester
13

Merge onto VA 7

5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway
14

Continue on VA 7

3.6 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
16

Merge onto I 81

19 mi · 20 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg
18

Keep slight right at fork

160 ft · 3 sec
19

Merge onto US 48; VA 55

8.6 mi · 9 min · John Marshall Highway
20

Continue on US 48; VA 55

5.5 mi · 6 min · Wardensville Pike
21

Continue on US 48; WV 55

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 48; WV 55
22

Turn slight right onto US 48; WV 55

122 ft · 5 sec · US 48; WV 55
23

At end of road, turn left onto US 48; WV 55; WV 259

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
24

Continue on US 48; WV 55; WV 259

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Carpenter Avenue
25

At end of road, turn right onto US 48; WV 32

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 48; WV 32
26

Turn left onto US 48; US 219

13 mi · 15 min · Seneca Trail
27

Turn left onto US 48; US 219; WV 72

203 ft · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
28

Continue on US 48; US 219; WV 72

0.4 mi · 29 sec · 1st Street
29

At end of road, turn left onto US 48; US 219

15 mi · 16 min · Main Street
30

Turn left onto US 48; US 219; CR 7

41 mi · 47 min · Clifton Run Road
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 79 South: Charleston
32

Merge onto I 79

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
33

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
35

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
36

Merge onto I 64

47 mi · 51 min · I 64
37

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
38

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
39

Turn straight onto WV 10

1.4 mi · 2 min · Troy Brown Way
Use the straight lane.
40

Continue on WV 10

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
41

Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
42

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
43

Turn right onto 15th Street

481 ft · 23 sec · 15th Street
44

At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
45

Turn right onto WV 527

0.3 mi · 53 sec · 8th Street
Use the right lane.
46

Arrive at destination

8th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177 miles from Shannondale, WV, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 78 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 177 miles or 3h 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 5h 44m

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 Shannondale, 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 Shannondale, WV

This is one driving day of about 354 miles and 6h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Shannondale, 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.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 98.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 177 mi from Shannondale, WV · 3h 35m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

177 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

Westernport, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bridgeport, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177 miles from Shannondale, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.2 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $20
Park Closure: Annual Closure to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Caution: Construction work at entrance to Visitor Center parking lot
View on nps.gov
Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 268.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.36 one way

$110.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $60.53 $121.06
premium $4.70 $65.52 $131.04
diesel $5.61 $78.16 $156.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

South Charleston, West Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Huntington, West Virginia

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Strasburg, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Charleston, West Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, West Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Winchester, Virginia

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Charleston, West Virginia

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

South Charleston, West Virginia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 7 Other: 5 Blink: 4 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.2 1 $37.17 $16.99
Efficient EV 88.5 1 $30.97 $14.16
EV Truck/SUV 141.6 1 $49.56 $22.66

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Shannondale, WV

Afternoon in Shannondale on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntington, WV

Afternoon in Huntington on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Oakland, MD

177 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

24 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

6h 54m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Shannondale, WV to Huntington, WV covers 354 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, Carpenter Avenue, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177 miles from Shannondale, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 354 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 0.2 miles (Red Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (WV 115 / Charles Town Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Shannondale, WV to Huntington, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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