Origin
Union, WV
Morning in Union on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, WV to Clemtown, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, WV
Quang Vuong
Clemtown, WV
Federated Art
Trip Overview
Union, WV to Clemtown, WV is 15.3 miles and takes about 38m via Arden and Union Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of West Virginia, making it a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brief length, it's ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger, more ambitious road trip. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, so expect a relaxed pace.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with only a 4% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Arden. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Arden, Barbour County Highway, and Union Road. Expect a more engaging driving experience with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways, typical of a rural West Virginia road trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arden is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union, WV to Clemtown, WV is easy. At 38m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (CR 6 / Arden Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 6 / Arden Road
Turn right onto CR 6 / Arden Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arden | 4.7 mi | 18m |
| Barbour County Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Union Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Jonestown-Mount Liberty Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Arden Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Blue & Gray Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mansfield Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arden
— 4.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, WV and Clemtown, WV.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto CR 30/6
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Road
3
Continue on CR 30
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jonestown-Mount Liberty Road
4
Continue on CR 30
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blue & Gray Expressway
6
Turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Mansfield Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 119; US 250
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Barbour County Highway
8
Turn right onto CR 6
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Arden Road
9
Continue on CR 6
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Arden
10
Continue on CR 6
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Arden
11
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Clemtown, WV
Morning in Clemtown on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
36 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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Union, WV to Clemtown, WV covers 15.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arden, Barbour County Highway, Union Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Union, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Union, WV to Clemtown, WV is easy. At 38m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (CR 6 / Arden Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Union, WV to Clemtown, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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