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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
95 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1745 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
1186 ft · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
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Continue on Center Street
146 m · 16 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
3.1 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue straight
571 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1336 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
2554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East
1326 ft · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Continue on East Dupont Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Dupont Avenue
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Turn right 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 Saint Albans 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.61 km).
#1 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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