How far is Union, KY from Thomas, WV?
The driving distance from Union, KY to Thomas, WV is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Thomas.
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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
128.2 mi · 2 hr 34 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
19 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
8.7 mi · 11 min · SR 7
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
81.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Corridor D
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Continue on George Washington Highway
9.7 mi · 14 min · George Washington Highway
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Continue on Pike Street
24.9 mi · 37 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Geroge Washington Highway
11.5 mi · 17 min · Geroge Washington Highway
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Turn slight right onto Shillenberg Road
654 ft · 13 sec · Shillenberg Road
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Turn straight onto Maple Spring Highway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Maple Spring Highway
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Keep slight right
160 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seneca Trail
9.1 mi · 10 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on Spruce Street
156 m · 7 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Avenue
1818 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Take the exit sharp left toward Spruce Street
683 ft · 26 sec · Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Thomas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
128 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Union and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Thomas?
The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Union and 175.3 miles from Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.92 one way or $93.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Union and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 278.4 mi (448.04 km).
#1 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomas
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 545 |
| Coordinates | 39.1490000, -79.4981100 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas (-79.49811, 39.149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $3.83 | $46.92 | $93.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $54.13 | $108.27 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $59.44 | $118.87 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $74.52 | $149.03 |
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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