How far is Union, KY from Huntington, WV?

The driving distance from Union, KY to Huntington, WV is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.32 mi
03h 27m
Flight
125.93 mi
202.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.93 mi
Kilometers
202.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.32 mi
Kilometers
251.58 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sun, Sep 20, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Sep 20, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-09-20T11:10
Arrive Huntington
Sun, Sep 20, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manchester
OH

Village in Adams County, Ohio

From Union
78 mi
01h 43m
To Huntington
78.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Huntington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on Union School Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Union School Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Union Road

    110 m · 9 sec · Old Union Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mount Zion Road

    59 m · 4 sec · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    1128 ft · 24 sec · Mount Zion Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    735 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Adams Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    12 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Huntington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 70%
Carol Malone Boulevard
26.9 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 4%
I 71 North
4.34 mi · 3%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 1%
Adams Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 43m from Union
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Huntington?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Union and 78.3 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

RAIL

Maysville

15 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

56 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

87 mi away
99 15th Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

90 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 125.93 mi (202.67 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township in Boone County, Iowa

Population6,116
Coordinates38.9459000, -84.6805000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)
End: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.27
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $23.13 $46.27
Mid-grade $4.75 $26.21 $52.42
Premium $5.18 $28.60 $57.20
Diesel $6.32 $34.89 $69.78

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 Kentucky · Sep 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Huntington. The current time is 11:10:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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