How far is Glenville, WV from Union, KY?
The driving distance from Glenville, WV to Union, KY is about 255.4 miles (411 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Union.
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Start on East Main Street
21 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Lewis Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lewis Street
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Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston
3.1 mi · 4 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston
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Continue on Spencer-Glenville-Weston
34.5 mi · 50 min · Spencer-Glenville-Weston
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Continue on East Main Street
12.1 mi · 18 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highlawn Drive
12.1 mi · 18 min · Highlawn Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
9.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
2197 ft · 28 sec · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1072 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
100.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Florence, Union
1274 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Union School Road
1203 ft · 51 sec · Union School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville and Union.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
100 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Cloudy leaving Glenville and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenville to Union?
The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Glenville and 128.5 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.01 one way or $74.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Glenville and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Union. Straight-line distance: 206.51 mi (332.34 km).
#1 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $4.11 | $37.01 | $74.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $57.30 | $114.61 |
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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