Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, WV
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Buffalo, WV
Nitesh Mehera
If you are planning to travel from Huntington to Buffalo, West Virginia, you are looking at a quick 46.5-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a local commute or regional visit. The route remains entirely within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent travel experience throughout. Because it is such a short trip, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best fits your plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| Fruth-Lanham Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| WV 62 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Teays Valley Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| WV 869 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Buffalo, WV.
Start on 8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto WV 10
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10
Continue on WV 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Turn left onto WV 34
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto WV 869
Continue on WV 869
At end of road, turn left onto WV 62
Turn straight onto River Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Huntington, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WV 62: Buffalo, Eleanor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Shamrock Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
69°F
Milton, WV
23 mi in
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.
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 67% of your time spent on major routes. You will start by navigating I-64, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the journey continues along the Fruth-Lanham Highway and WV 62. This combination provides a practical mix of fast-paced highway driving and local road segments. The overall personality of the route is straightforward and efficient, ideal for those who prefer a predictable path over complex navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Fruth-Lanham 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 8th Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
754 ft
Total Descent
749 ft
Highest Point
845 ft
~34.9 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntington, WV to Buffalo, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Eleanor along the way.
Eleanor
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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