Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Saint Albans, WV
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Huntington, WV
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If you are planning a quick excursion between Saint Albans and Huntington, you can expect a straightforward 41.3-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 52 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You should budget about $7 for fuel, making this a very economical transit within West Virginia. Since both cities are located in the Southeast region, the cultural and environmental transition is minimal. It is a no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and simplicity over complex itineraries.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 32 mi | 34m |
| Winfield Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MacCorkle Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Huntington, WV.
Start on CR 6/16
Continue on CR 6/16
Turn left onto US 60
Turn slight right
Turn right onto WV 817
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WV 10
Continue on WV 10
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Turn right onto 15th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto WV 527
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Saint Albans, 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 0.3 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saint Albans on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
69°F
Milton, WV
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This 52-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via I-64, Winfield Road, and Troy Brown Way to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your travel happens on I-64, which offers a 32-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from local roads onto the interstate, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. The route is designed for utility and directness, providing a predictable experience behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Winfield Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 60 / MacCorkle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.6 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
535 ft
Highest Point
779 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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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