How far is Ellenboro, NC from Union, NC?
The driving distance from Ellenboro, NC to Union, NC is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellenboro and Union.
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Start on North Glenn Street
22 m · 11 sec · North Glenn Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
948 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Henrietta Street
1547 ft · 41 sec · Henrietta Street
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Turn left onto Ellenboro Henrietta Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ellenboro Henrietta Road
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Take the ramp right
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Road
1645 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Union Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Union Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenboro and Union.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
8.24 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellenboro and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellenboro to Union?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Ellenboro and 9 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellenboro and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Forest City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellenboro and Union. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 km).
#1 Ellenboro
Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 830 |
| Coordinates | 35.3290100, -81.7587100 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Union is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3184500, -81.9909400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-81.99094, 35.31845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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