Origin
Union, NC
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NC to Spindale, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
5.8 mi
9 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NC
Clip It Comunicación
Spindale, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NC to Spindale, NC covers 5.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coxe Road, Thunder Road, South Oak Street 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 $0.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coxe Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Thunder Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Oak Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baber Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Shuttle Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spindale Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coxe Road
— 2.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NC and Spindale, NC.
1
Start on Union Road
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Baber Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baber Road
3
Turn left onto Coxe Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Coxe Road
4
Continue on Thunder Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Thunder Road
5
Continue on South Oak Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Oak Street
6
Turn right onto Shuttle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Shuttle Avenue
7
Turn right onto Spindale Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spindale Street
8
Arrive at destination
Spindale Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Baber Road
Turn sharp right onto Baber Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Coxe Road
Turn left onto Coxe Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Shuttle Avenue
Turn right onto Shuttle Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Spindale Street
Turn right onto Spindale Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.91 one way
$1.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Spindale, NC
Afternoon in Spindale on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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?
5.8 mi in 14m 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.
8 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 early in the drive near Baber Road.
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 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Baber Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles (Coxe Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Shuttle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,086 ft
762 ft
Total Climb
354 ft
Total Descent
139 ft
Highest Point
1,086 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
324 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 5.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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: near the start (Baber Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles (Coxe Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Shuttle Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spindale, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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