How far is Huntington, WV from Union, KY?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Union, KY is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 29m.
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.
Village in Adams County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Union.
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Start on 8th Street
143 m · 21 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
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4
Turn left onto West 18th Street
96 m · 8 sec · West 18th Street
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Continue on West 18th Street
38 m · 5 sec · West 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Irl Duling Boulevard
2550 ft · 40 sec · Irl Duling Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1009 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard
1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Turn left onto AA Highway
26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike
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Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
5.8 mi · 7 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 Huntington and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AA Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Union?
The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Huntington and 78.2 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Union. Straight-line distance: 125.93 mi (202.67 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.35 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $28.82 | $57.65 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $34.87 | $69.73 |
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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