Sistersville to Huntington is 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 47m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on state highways, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate journey. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.6 miles from Sistersville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
63.7 mi
1h 12m
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi
23m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi
20m
3rd Street
11.7 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
3rd Avenue
3.6 mi
9m
Bridge Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sistersville, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on Diamond Street
313 ft·10 sec·Diamond Street
2
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
3
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
4
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
5
Take the exit onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
6
Take the exit onto WV 2
29 mi·35 min·WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
7
Turn left onto WV 2
0.3 mi·25 sec·WV 2
8
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi·9 sec·Viand Street
9
Continue on WV 2
21 mi·23 min·Bartow Jones Bridge
10
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·20 min·Ohio River Road
11
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
12
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
13
Continue on WV 2
2.6 mi·6 min·3rd Avenue
14
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·8th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 47m duration, you can comfortably start your journey from Sistersville any time in the morning and still reach Huntington with daylight to spare. The $22 fuel estimate is quite reasonable, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 63.7-mile stretch on WV 2 where services might be less frequent. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps for a quick stretch or snack. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit earlier to maximize your time in Huntington.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.6 miles from Sistersville, WV, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sistersville, 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 Sistersville, WV
This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Sistersville, 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 WV 2 for about 63.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 139.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|WV 2 / Chelsea Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Chelsea Street
Navigation decision point
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67.7 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Raven...
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97.1 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|WV 2
Turn left onto WV 2
Navigation decision point
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97.4 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|WV 2 / Viand Street
Turn left onto WV 2 / Viand Street
Navigation decision point
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139.1 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.78 one way
$43.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.82
$47.64
premium
$4.70
$25.78
$51.56
diesel
$5.61
$30.76
$61.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.8
0
$14.63
$6.69
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.19
$5.57
EV Truck/SUV
55.7
0
$19.50
$8.92
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sistersville, WV
Morning
in Sistersville on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntington, WV
Morning
in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Point Pleasant, WV
70 mi in
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
6 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 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 46% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a substantial continuous stretch of 63.7 miles along WV 2, which likely offers a more scenic and less hurried experience compared to interstate travel. The route incorporates roads like Bartow Jones Bridge and Chelsea Street, suggesting a blend of highway segments and potentially some more local or town-center driving as you approach your destination. The overall character is one of varied road types, avoiding a monotonous feel.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on WV 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WV 2 / Chelsea Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sistersville, WV to Huntington, WV is easy. At 2h 47m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WV 2 / Chelsea Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.1 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point.
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 Sistersville, WV to Huntington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
Ravenswood
67.7 mi in|~1h 15m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 139.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (WV 2 / Chelsea Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (WV 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.1 miles (WV 2): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, WV before heading back.
