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Trip from Huntington, WV to Moorefield, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
266.6 mi
429 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m
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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Moorefield, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
Huntington, WV to Moorefield, WV is 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m via Senator Jennings Randolph Highway and I-64, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region. You'll encounter a mix of driving conditions, from interstate speeds to more winding surface roads. With a recommended one-day drive time and a reasonable fuel cost, this route is a practical option for connecting these two points in the state.
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
133.3 miles from Huntington, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 97.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 64 | 47.2 mi | 51m |
| US 48 | 42 mi | 48m |
| Corridor H | 40.5 mi | 47m |
| Parsons Road | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| East Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Moorefield, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.8 mi
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2 min
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8th Avenue
3
Turn right onto WV 10
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WV 10
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Troy Brown Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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42 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
47 mi
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51 min
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I 64
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
9
Merge onto I 77
1.5 mi
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1 min
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I 77
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
98 mi
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1 hr 44 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 33, US 48, US 119: Weston, Buckhannon
12
Keep slight left at fork
244 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
13
Turn right onto US 33; US 48; US 119
41 mi
·
47 min
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Corridor H
14
Turn right onto US 48; US 219
15 mi
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16 min
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Parsons Road
15
Turn right onto US 48; US 219; WV 72
0.4 mi
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28 sec
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1st Street
16
Continue on US 48; US 219; WV 72
13 mi
·
15 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 48; WV 32
512 ft
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6 sec
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Spruce Street
18
Turn slight right onto US 48; WV 32
2.1 mi
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3 min
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East Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 48; WV 93
42 mi
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48 min
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US 48; WV 93
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield
21
Turn right onto WV 55
0.8 mi
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1 min
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WV 55
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto US 220; WV 28; WV 55
1.1 mi
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1 min
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US 220; WV 28; WV 55
23
Turn left onto CR 55/20
79 ft
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2 sec
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Winchester Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
CR 55/20
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 3m estimated driving time, departing in the morning from Huntington, WV, will allow ample time to reach Moorefield, WV, before evening. The route includes one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 97.9-mile stretch on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, as services might be less frequent there. The $40 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your pacing.
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 133.3 miles from Huntington, WV, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorefield, 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 266.6 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Frametown Rest Area
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Frametown Rest Area
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Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 151.2 — 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
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~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
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~4m in
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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
51.1 mi into trip
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~1h in
Take the exit toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
5
53.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 / Senator Jennings Randolph Highway toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
7
151.2 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, , US 119 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.35 one way
$84.70 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $46.18 | $92.37 |
| premium | $4.78 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $64.86 | $129.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Huntington, West Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Moorefield, West Virginia
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
DC-America Charging Station
Milton, West Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.80 |
| Efficient EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.33 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.32 | $17.06 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Huntington, WV
Morning in Huntington on Monday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Partly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Moorefield, WV
Morning in Moorefield on Monday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
7 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 91.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 35% of this 266.6-mile drive is on highways. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 97.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. You'll transition from interstate cruising to surface roads, so expect changes in speed and traffic flow. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll experience both faster sections and more rural driving.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 mi on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 266.6 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 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,160 ft
566 ft
Total Climb
2,999 ft
Total Descent
2,753 ft
Highest Point
3,160 ft
~228.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,594 ft
Notable High Points
3,160 ft at ~228.5 miles
+1,253 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Moorefield, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Buckhannon along the way.
Buckhannon
151 mi in
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~2h 47m
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington, WV
Full guide →Founded 1871
Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia. Along the banks of the Ohio River, Huntington is home to Marshall University, a state-supported public university and the second largest in the state, as well as Huntington Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state. Claiming to be the origin of the West Virginia-style hot dog, and home to the world's largest rotating root beer mug, Huntington, nicknamed the "Jewel City" is a historic, walkable small city that offers the intrepid traveler several unique cultural diversions, with an excellent music and restaurant scene for its size.
Top landmarks
- • Huntington Museum of Art — non-profit organization in Huntington, West Virginia, USA
- • Downtown Huntington Historic District — US national historic district in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
- • Camden Park — amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia
Arriving in Moorefield, WV
Full guide →Moorefield is a town in the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. This article also covers the nearby city of Petersburg and the surrounding area in the South Branch Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Moorefield Historic District — historic district in Moorefield, West Virginia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 266.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Moorefield, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moorefield, WV before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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