How far is Bloomington, IN from Union City, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Union City, IN is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Union City.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1825 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard
124 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 800 East
9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left
22 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Jackson Pike
2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Union City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Union City?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Bloomington and 75.3 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Riley
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 Riley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Union City. Straight-line distance: 116.05 mi (186.76 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019900, -84.8091300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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