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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
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.
Village in Adams County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike
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Continue on AA Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway
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Continue on AA Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Take the exit left
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
735 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Adams Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
12 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 125.93 mi (202.67 km).
#1 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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