How far is Montgomery, WV from Glasgow, WV?
The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Glasgow, WV is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Glasgow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Glasgow.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
2478 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
2858 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto King Street
13 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Glasgow.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
7.63 mi · 00h 11m
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 Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Glasgow?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 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?
Handley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Montgomery and 4.3 miles from Glasgow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.
Stop Ideas Near Handley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Montgomery Sanitary Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Handley.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 5.75 mi (9.26 km).
#1 Montgomery
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.1803800, -81.3284500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glasgow
Town in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 38.2153800, -81.4245600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-81.42456, 38.21538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
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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