Origin
Kenova, WV
Morning in Kenova on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenova, 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
14m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenova, WV
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Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Kenova and Huntington, West Virginia, this 9-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate from one Southeast location to the next. Budgeting is incredibly simple for this short distance, with estimated fuel costs totaling just $1. Given the brief duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This route serves as a practical, efficient connection that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss or expense.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Adams Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 14th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenova, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on 14th Street
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
14th Street
2
Continue on WV 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
3
Turn left onto US 52
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 52
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Adams Avenue
7
Continue on US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
8
Turn left onto 8th Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
8th Street
9
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 52
Turn left onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Huntington, WV
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
7:30 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
14m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on US 52, which accounts for roughly 68% of your journey. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip—about 6.1 miles—navigating this main road before transitioning onto Adams Avenue and 14th Street. The transition from the highway to local streets provides a clear shift in pace as you arrive in the city. Because the entire route is quite compact, you won't encounter the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind. Instead, focus on the rhythmic change between the open highway and the final urban approach.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Adams Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 52.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 52): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
695 ft
547 ft
Total Climb
253 ft
Total Descent
243 ft
Highest Point
695 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
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 Kenova, WV to Huntington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ironton along the way.
Ironton
5.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via US 52
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.7 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 52): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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