Origin
Union, KY
Late night in Union on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, KY to Nevada, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, KY
Atlantic Ambience
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Trip Overview
Union, KY to Nevada, KY is 103.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via Frankfort Highway and US 127, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky, offering a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion with minimal planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Union, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Highway | 24.2 mi | 27m |
| US 127 | 23.7 mi | 28m |
| I 71 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| US 42 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Warsaw Road | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Lawrenceburg Road | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Perryville Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Old Frankfort Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on Union School Road
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
Union School Road
2
Turn left onto Old Union Road
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Union Road
3
Enter roundabout onto KY 536
195 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
4
Continue on KY 536
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mount Zion Road
5
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 42; US 127
6
Continue on US 42; US 127
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 42; US 127
7
Turn left onto KY 14
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Verona-Mudlick Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto I 71
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
11
Turn left onto US 127
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 127
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Warsaw Road
13
Continue on US 127; KY 227
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Roland Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 127; KY 227
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 127
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Frankfort Highway
16
Take the exit onto US 127
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 127
17
Merge onto US 127; US 421
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 127; US 421
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Frankfort Connector
19
Continue on US 127
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lawrenceburg Road
20
Continue on US 127
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Road
21
Continue on US 127 Bypass
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass North
22
Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 62 Truck
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Frankfort Road
23
Continue on US 127; KY 513
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 127; KY 513
24
Turn right onto US 68; KY 152
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mooreland Avenue
25
Continue on US 68
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Perryville Street
26
Continue on US 68
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Perryville Road
27
Turn right onto Bugg Road
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bugg Road
28
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just over 2 hours, you can comfortably complete it in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself flexibility for any unexpected delays or spontaneous stops. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the $16 fuel estimate. The longest stretch without a change in road type is 24.2 miles on Frankfort Highway, so be aware of that when planning your fuel and rest stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.8 miles from Union, KY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nevada, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Union, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Union, KY
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Union, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Frankfort Highway for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Union, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Union Road
Turn left onto Old Union Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 536 / Mount Zion Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 536 / Mount Zion Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Navigation decision point
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 127 / Warsaw Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / Warsaw Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.77 | $35.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nevada, KY
Late night in Nevada on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 103.5-mile route is on highways, meaning you'll have some stretches of faster travel before transitioning to surface roads. The longest continuous segment on Frankfort Highway measures 24.2 miles. You'll notice the change from highway speeds to a more varied pace as you navigate through mixed highway and surface road conditions. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more local road driving.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Frankfort Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Union Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Union Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 536 / Mount Zion Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 42; US 127): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
943 ft
581 ft
Total Climb
650 ft
Total Descent
624 ft
Highest Point
943 ft
~37 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Union, KY to Nevada, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Glencoe along the way.
Glencoe
20.3 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 103.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Frankfort Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Union Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 536 / Mount Zion Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 42; US 127): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nevada, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
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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