How far is Union, AL from Nances Creek, AL?
The driving distance from Union, AL to Nances Creek, AL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Nances Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Nances Creek.
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Start on Alexandria-Wellington Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Alexandria-Wellington Road
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Turn left onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Continue on Alexandria Road Southwest
1959 ft · 40 sec · Alexandria Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
3120 ft · 1 min · Greenleaf Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Pelham Road South
1032 ft · 27 sec · Pelham Road South
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Turn left onto Whites Gap Road Southeast
2.2 mi · 5 min · Whites Gap Road Southeast
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Continue on Whites Gap Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Whites Gap Road
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Turn left onto State Route 9
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto Hobson Circle
50 m · 7 sec · Hobson Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hobson Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Nances Creek.
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.
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Turn left onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Union and Sunny near Nances Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Nances Creek?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Union and 11 miles from Nances Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union and Sunny near Nances Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
Anniston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Nances Creek. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.06 km).
#1 Union
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 33.8153800, -85.8902500 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nances Creek
Nances Creek is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8578800, -85.6569100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nances Creek (-85.65691, 33.85788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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