How far is Meads, KY from Union, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Union, KY is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Union.
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Start on the route
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Midland Trail Road
108 m · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road
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Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
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Turn right onto US Route 60
1389 ft · 29 sec · US Route 60
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Continue on US Route 60
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard
1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Turn left onto AA Highway
26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike
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Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Florence, Union
1274 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Union School Road
1203 ft · 51 sec · Union School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AA Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Union?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Meads and 71.5 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maysville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Union. Straight-line distance: 112.54 mi (181.11 km).
#1 Meads
A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4125800, -82.7090500 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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