Origin
Elkview, WV
Late night in Elkview on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkview, WV to Huntington, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkview, WV
Beth Fitzpatrick
Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
Elkview to Huntington is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within West Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a predominantly highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a dedicated day trip. Expect a mostly uninterrupted journey with minimal need for extensive planning, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 47 mi | 51m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| I 77 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Frame Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 47 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkview, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 119
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elk River Road
3
Turn left onto CR 43
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Frame Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 79
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
6
Merge onto I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 64
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
12
Turn straight onto WV 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on WV 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 15th Street
481 ft
·
23 sec
·
15th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
18
Turn right onto WV 527
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Elkview, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 119 / Elk River Road
Turn sharp left onto US 119 / Elk River Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
6
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
WV 527 / 8th Street
Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.85 | $23.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the journey taking place on major highways like I 64 and I 77. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 47 miles on I 64, suggesting long periods of steady driving. The character is consistent, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways. While the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway offers a slight variation, the overall feel is one of efficient movement between two points in West Virginia.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 119 / Elk River Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 119 / Elk River Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntington, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 119 / Elk River Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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