Origin
Tornado, WV
Late night in Tornado on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tornado, WV to Huntington, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tornado, WV
Vladimir Srajber
Huntington, WV
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Trip Overview
This 41.4-mile drive from Tornado to Huntington, West Virginia, is a short 55-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of WV. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Coal River Road, West Main Street, and Winfield Road, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. Its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a winding, engaging experience rather than a straight shot. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a leisurely afternoon or as part of a larger West Virginia adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 32 mi | 34m |
| Coal River Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Winfield Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornado, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on CR 9/10
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
A Street
2
Turn left onto CR 9
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Coal River Road
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 60/14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on WV 817
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winfield Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
10
Turn straight onto WV 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on WV 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto 15th Street
481 ft
·
23 sec
·
15th Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue
16
Turn right onto WV 527
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
8th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Tornado, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 60/14 / West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 60/14 / West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WV 10: Downtown Huntington
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
9th Avenue
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
WV 527 / 8th Street
Turn right onto WV 527 / 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
1h 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?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. The profile is a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 41.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, reinforcing the idea of consistent engagement with the road as you travel. This type of driving often means passing through various local communities and landscapes, offering a more intimate connection with the area you're traversing.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Coal River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near CR 60/14 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (CR 60/14 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.9 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Tornado, WV
Full guide →Tornado, also called Upper Falls, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, Metro Valley, West Virginia. Its official name has switched between Tornado and Upper Falls several times since its discovery in 1742 and both names are in common use today.
Arriving in Huntington, WV
Full guide →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.
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 1h. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 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 Huntington, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.1 miles (CR 60/14 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.9 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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