Origin
Ruth, NC
Afternoon in Ruth on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruth, NC to Union, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ruth, NC to Union, NC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coxe Road, South Main Street, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Coxe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coxe Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Charlotte Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baber Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coxe Road
— 2.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruth, NC and Union, NC.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 64
193 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 64
3
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 74 Business; US 221A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Charlotte Road
5
Turn left onto US 221; US 74 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto Coxe Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Coxe Road
7
Turn right onto Baber Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baber Road
8
Turn sharp left onto Union Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Road
9
Arrive at destination
Union Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64
Turn sharp left onto US 64
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 221; US 74 Business / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 221; US 74 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Baber Road
Turn right onto Baber Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Union Road
Turn sharp left onto Union Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Union, NC
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
7.6 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Coxe Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 221; US 74 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Coxe Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 74A; US 221 Truck / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 221; US 74 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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