How far is Oklahoma, KY from Union, KY?

The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Union, KY is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.47 mi
03h 49m
Flight
148.51 mi
239.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.51 mi
Kilometers
239.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.66 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Oct 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Oklahoma
Fri, Oct 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma
2026-10-15T16:37
Arrive Union
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma
9:00 PM CDT
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
Louisville
KY

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

From Oklahoma
91.2 mi
01h 54m
To Union
91.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 144

    4.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 144

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    2140 ft · 60 sec · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Indiana State Road 237

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237

  10. 10

    Turn right

    20.1 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14: Verona

    1880 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Verona-Mudlick Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Verona-Mudlick Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Union Road

    1906 ft · 52 sec · Old Union Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Union Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Old Union Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Union Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Union Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union School Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Union School Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union School Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
63 mi · 35%
Indiana State Road 237
48.1 mi · 26%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 144
4.82 mi · 3%
Gene Snyder Freeway
3.42 mi · 2%
Verona-Mudlick Road
2.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
01h 54m from Oklahoma
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Slight 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 Oklahoma to Union?

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Oklahoma and 91.3 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Union, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Union. Straight-line distance: 148.51 mi (239.01 km).

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#1 Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6617200, -86.8772100
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

Township in Boone County, Iowa

Population6,116
Coordinates38.9459000, -84.6805000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma (-86.87721, 37.66172)
End: Union (-84.6805, 38.9459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $25.73
Round trip
$51.46
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $25.73 $51.46
Mid-grade $4.56 $29.37 $58.73
Premium $5.00 $32.19 $64.37
Diesel $6.12 $39.39 $78.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oklahoma, KY and Union, KY. The current time in Oklahoma is 16:37:07, although it is 17:37:07 in Union.

Distance to Other Cities

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