Origin
Huntington, WV
Night in Huntington on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, WV to Coal City, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
119.4 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
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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Coal City, WV
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Trip Overview
Huntington, WV to Coal City, WV is 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within West Virginia, making it a straightforward trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace. With only a 1-day recommendation, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip where you want to get there efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 106.1 mi | 2h 1m |
| US 121 FUT | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Independence Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Coal City Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| WV 16 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 106.1 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Coal City, 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
106 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
9
Continue on US 121 FUT
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Coalfields Expressway
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 121 FUT
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 121 FUT
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
11
Take the exit onto WV 16; WV 97
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
WV 16; WV 97
12
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 16
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
WV 16
13
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 16
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 16/14
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto CR 29/6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence School Road
16
Continue on CR 29/6
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Independence Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Coal City Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Coal City Road
18
Continue on CR 29
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Coal City Road
19
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 28m, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential rush hour traffic if applicable. There are no recommended stops, and with a longest stretch of over 100 miles, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Coal City, as services can be sparse between major highway exits.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal City, 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 119.4 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Huntington, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 106.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 110.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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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
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
7
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
US 121 FUT
Keep slight right at fork onto US 121 FUT toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward WV 16, WV 97: Mabscott
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.67 one way
$37.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Coal City, WV
Night in Coal City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
22 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
2h 28m 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
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 78.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 106.1 miles primarily on I 64. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of this trip, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While there are brief transitions to US 121 FUT and Independence Road, the core of the route emphasizes speed and directness.
93% 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: 106.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 121 FUT. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 119.4 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 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; at 3.9 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.1 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 Coal City, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: 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; at 3.9 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coal City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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