How far is Union, KY from Glenville, WV?
The driving distance from Union, KY to Glenville, WV is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 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.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Glenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Glenville.
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Start on Union School Road
45 m · 12 sec · Union School Road
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Turn left onto Old Union Road
110 m · 9 sec · Old Union Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mount Zion Road
59 m · 4 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
1128 ft · 24 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
1964 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North: Point Pleasant
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1508 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · Ripley Road
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Continue on Highlawn Drive
12.1 mi · 18 min · Highlawn Drive
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Continue on Ripley Road
12.1 mi · 18 min · Ripley Road
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Continue on Arnoldsburg Road
37.6 mi · 54 min · Arnoldsburg Road
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Continue on South Lewis Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Glenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Glenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Glenville?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Union and 128.5 miles from Glenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Glenville.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 206.51 mi (332.34 km).
#1 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenville (-80.8376, 38.93426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $3.80 | $34.26 | $68.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $39.62 | $79.23 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $54.64 | $109.27 |
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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