Wellsburg, WV to Huntington, WV is 204.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m via WV 2, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within West Virginia, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way south. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward path between these two points.
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
102.1 miles from Wellsburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WV 2
63.7 mi
1h 12m
SR 7
25.9 mi
32m
Energy Road
21.6 mi
25m
Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi
23m
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi
19m
Ohio River Road
16.7 mi
20m
3rd Street
13.9 mi
16m
Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
WV 2
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsburg, WV and Huntington, WV.
1
Start on WV 27
55 ft·6 sec·10th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 2
1.8 mi·2 min·Commerce Street
3
Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge
0.5 mi·1 min·Wellsburg Bridge
4
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·3rd Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
6
Merge onto SR 7
26 mi·32 min·SR 7
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
8
Turn left onto SR 872
0.5 mi·31 sec·Ferry Landing Road
9
Continue on WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·34 sec·WV 2 Spur
10
Turn right onto WV 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on WV 2
22 mi·25 min·Energy Road
12
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
13
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
14
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
15
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·North 4th Avenue
16
Turn left onto WV 2
269 ft·4 sec·Elizabeth Street
17
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi·19 min·Chelsea Street
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Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·3rd Street
19
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
20
Take the exit onto WV 2
34 mi·36 min·WV 2
21
Take the exit onto WV 2
29 mi·35 min·WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
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Turn left onto WV 2
0.3 mi·25 sec·WV 2
23
Turn left onto WV 2
0.1 mi·9 sec·Viand Street
24
Continue on WV 2
21 mi·23 min·Bartow Jones Bridge
25
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·20 min·Ohio River Road
26
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
27
Continue on WV 2
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
28
Continue on WV 2
2.6 mi·6 min·3rd Avenue
29
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·8th Street
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $31 and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a break is 63.7 miles, so plan your stop accordingly. Given the relatively short duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider breaking it up. Be aware that you'll be on surface roads for a significant portion, so factor in potentially slower speeds.
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 102.1 miles from Wellsburg, WV, or about 2h 3m 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.1 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
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 Wellsburg, 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 Wellsburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 204.2 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Wellsburg, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 204.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~2m in|Wellsburg Bridge
Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
29 mi into trip|~38m in|SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Turn left onto SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road
Navigation decision point
5
132.6 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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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204.1 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.15 one way
$60.30 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.13
$66.26
premium
$4.49
$36.11
$72.23
diesel
$4.80
$38.56
$77.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.3
0
$21.44
$9.80
Efficient EV
51.1
0
$17.87
$8.17
EV Truck/SUV
81.7
1
$28.59
$13.07
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Wellsburg, WV
Late night
in Wellsburg on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 to 9 mph79% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 6:05PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 5:59PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Huntington, WV
Late night
in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 6:05PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 5:59PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
5 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
4h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 45% of this drive is on highways, so expect some stretches of faster cruising. The longest contiguous highway segment is 63.7 miles on WV 2. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, which will naturally slow your pace. Keep an eye out for merging traffic as you transition between road types.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Wellsburg Bridge.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Wellsburg Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft566 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
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 Wellsburg, WV to Huntington, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Ravenswood along the way.
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on WV 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 1.8 miles (Wellsburg Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (SR 872 / Ferry Landing Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Huntington, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
