How far is Glasgow, KY from Cub Run, KY?
The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Cub Run, KY is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Cub Run.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Cub Run.
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Start on West Main Street
96 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Race Street
3165 ft · 60 sec · North Race Street
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Turn left onto Happy Valley Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road
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Continue on East Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Happy Valley Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Old Mammoth Cave Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Mammoth Cave Road
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Continue on Cave City Road
3 mi · 6 min · Cave City Road
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Turn right onto Mammoth Cave Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Cave Parkway
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Turn left onto Green River Ferry Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Green River Ferry Road
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Continue on Green River Ferry
65 m · 47 sec · Green River Ferry
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Continue on Green River Ferry Road
4.2 mi · 11 min · Green River Ferry Road
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Continue on Stockholm Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stockholm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cub Run Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cub Run Road
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Continue on Nolin Dam Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nolin Dam Road
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Turn right onto Union Light Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Union Light Road
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Turn left onto Long Fall Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Long Fall Road
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Continue on Mannard Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Mannard Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
2056 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow and Cub Run.
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.
Happy Valley Road
Turn left onto Happy Valley Road
9.38 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Glasgow and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cub Run.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Cub Run?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Glasgow and 17.9 miles from Cub Run.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cub Run.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Cub Run. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).
#1 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cub Run
Cub Run is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3228300, -86.1946900 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cub Run (-86.19469, 37.32283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.76 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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