How far is Glasgow, WV from Chesapeake, WV?
The driving distance from Glasgow, WV to Chesapeake, WV is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Chesapeake.
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Start on King Street
13 m · 8 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto East Dupont Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Dupont Avenue
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Continue on Kanawha Boulevard East
1.2 km · 1 min · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Turn left
1450 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
944 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue
1162 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Maccorkle Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Turn right onto 125th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow and Chesapeake.
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.
East Dupont Avenue
Turn left onto East Dupont Avenue
3.85 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Glasgow and 4.1 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near East Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 6.09 mi (9.8 km).
#1 Glasgow
Town in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 38.2153800, -81.4245600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.2234400, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue (-81.536257, 38.223434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
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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