How far is Georgetown, KY from Union, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Union, KY is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.31 mi
04h 38m
Flight
167.45 mi
269.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.45 mi
Kilometers
269.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.31 mi
Kilometers
380.31 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
118.2 mi
02h 19m
To Union
118.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Zion Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Zion Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Mount Zion Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    2154 ft · 47 sec · Mount Zion Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Union Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Old Union Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Union Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Union Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union School Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Union School Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union School Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
149 mi · 63%
Mount Zion Road
2.78 mi · 1%
KY 536
0.37 mi
Old Union Road
0.08 mi
Union School Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 19m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Union?

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Georgetown and 118.1 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Union.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Union. Straight-line distance: 167.45 mi (269.48 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

Township in Boone County, Iowa

Population6,116
Coordinates38.9459000, -84.6805000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Union. The current time is 02:49:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.