How far is Saint Albans, WV from Glasgow, WV?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Glasgow, WV is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.4 mi
Kilometers
55.36 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Glasgow
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Saint Albans
17.2 mi
00h 22m
To Glasgow
17.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Glasgow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Glasgow.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    95 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1745 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

    1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    571 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1336 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery

    2554 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Continue on East Dupont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Dupont Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto King Street

    13 m · 2 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and Glasgow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue South
28.1 mi · 82%
East Dupont Avenue
3.85 mi · 11%
US 60
1.37 mi · 4%
3rd Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Kanawha Boulevard East
0.25 mi · 1%
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue South

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
00h 22m from Saint Albans
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Saint Albans and 17.2 miles from Glasgow.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.61 km).

Saint Albans

#1 Saint Albans

City in West Virginia

Population9,763
Coordinates38.3856500, -81.8362400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Glasgow

#2 Glasgow

Town in West Virginia, United States

Population823
Coordinates38.2153800, -81.4245600
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Albans (-81.83624, 38.38565)
End: Glasgow (-81.42456, 38.21538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.59
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.79 $9.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.78 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.62 $6.81 $13.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Glasgow. The current time is 01:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.