This 156.5-mile drive from Huntington to Bluefield, West Virginia, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-64, with sections on Big Laurel Highway and Chicory Road, the route is heavily highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, this drive offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of WV. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll find the drive efficient, with one main stop likely sufficient for a break.
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
78.2 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
139 mi
2h 36m
Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi
11m
Chicory Road
3.2 mi
5m
Troy Brown Way
1.7 mi
2m
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
8th Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
8th Street
0.3 mi
1m
Princeton Avenue
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Longest stretch:
I 64
— 139 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Bluefield, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·8th Avenue
3
Turn right onto WV 10
0.6 mi·1 min·Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10
0.3 mi·40 sec·Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WV 10
1.7 mi·2 min·Troy Brown Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
139 mi·2 hr 36 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
9
Turn right onto US 460
9.9 mi·11 min·Big Laurel Highway
10
Turn right onto US 19; US 52 Truck
3.2 mi·5 min·Chicory Road
11
Arrive at destination
US 19; US 52 Truck
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, departing Huntington in the morning allows you to reach Bluefield with ample time for exploration. The $24 fuel cost is an estimate, so be sure to fill up before you leave Huntington. With the longest stretch on I-64 being 139 miles, plan your one recommended stop strategically within that segment for a break. The flexibility of this one-day drive means you can adjust your departure time based on your preferences. Keep an eye out for official rest areas along I-64 for convenient facilities.
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 78.2 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bluefield, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, 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 Huntington, WV
This is one driving day of about 156.5 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Huntington, 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 I 64 for about 139 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 142.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|8th Street
Depart onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
142.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.47 one way
$48.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.76
$53.52
premium
$4.70
$28.96
$57.93
diesel
$5.61
$34.55
$69.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.43
$7.51
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.69
$6.26
EV Truck/SUV
62.6
0
$21.91
$10.02
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Huntington, WV
Night
in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bluefield, WV
Night
in Bluefield on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 89% of this 156.5-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on I-64, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 139 miles. This means you'll encounter faster speeds and fewer interruptions for much of the drive. While Big Laurel Highway and Chicory Road offer a change of pace, the overarching character is one of efficient travel on major roadways. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Big Laurel Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Bluefield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Pearisburg along the way.
Pearisburg
142.9 mi in|~2h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 156.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 139 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bluefield, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
