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Highway 250: Huttonsville to Durbin, Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
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Highway 250: Huttonsville to Durbin

US 250 · Huttonsville → Durbin

Sweeping19.1 mi25 min2,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,800 ftOne way
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The drive

US 250 crosses Cheat Mountain from east to west in its southern third, and this drive runs it from Huttonsville to Durbin. Cheat Mountain's highest point is Thorny Flat, at 4,848 feet, and several other knobs top 4,000 feet. Cheat Bridge is a community on the mountain's eastern side, and Shavers Fork runs along its more remote eastern flank.

US 250 in West Virginia is an auxiliary route of US 50, and through the Appalachian Mountains it winds its way to the Virginia line.

Along the way

  1. Huttonsville
  2. Durbin
Elevation
2,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,800 ft
HuttonsvilleDurbin
Curves
Mostly gentle, with two twisty stretches
HuttonsvilleDurbin
GentleHairpins

Good to know

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Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check WV511 road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 250 from Huttonsville to Durbin take?

US 250 from Huttonsville to Durbin is 19.1 miles and takes about 25 min.

How high is Cheat Mountain?

Cheat Mountain's highest point is Thorny Flat at 4,848 feet.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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