How far is Nevada, KY from Union, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Union, KY is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Union.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 5 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Turn left onto South College Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Holmes Street
108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street
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Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Glencoe Road
11.6 mi · 14 min · Glencoe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Old Union Road
1906 ft · 52 sec · Old Union Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Union Road
31 m · 2 sec · Old Union Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Union Road
113 m · 13 sec · Old Union Road
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Turn right onto Union School Road
45 m · 6 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 Nevada and Union.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Owenton Road
Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Union?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Nevada and 51 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Union. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.36 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.00 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
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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