Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Union, WV and Clemtown, WV.
Start on this road
Turn slight left onto CR 30/6
Continue on CR 30
Continue on CR 30
Turn left onto US 250 TRK
Turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK
Continue on US 119; US 250
Turn right onto CR 6
Continue on CR 6
Continue on CR 6
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 250 TRK / Blue & Gray Expressway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 6 / Arden Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Union on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Clemtown on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
770 ft
Total Descent
810 ft
Highest Point
1,851 ft
Elevation Range
539 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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