How far is Bradford, OH from Union City, OH?

The driving distance from Bradford, OH to Union City, OH is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.36 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.21 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
OH

City in Darke County, Ohio, United States

From Bradford
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Union City
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    10 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wayne Street

    630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Union Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South State Line Street

    655 ft · 19 sec · South State Line Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Street
11.3 mi · 47%
North Miami Avenue
1.2 mi · 5%
South Broadway
0.58 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.13 mi · 1%
South State Line Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Wayne Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Union Street

Turn left onto Union Street

11.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 18m from Bradford
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Union City?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bradford and 12.2 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 0 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church
Brookdale Greenville
Practical stop 1.3 mi away

Brookdale Greenville

Greenville , OH
1401 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Assisted living facility,Home health care service,Hospice,Retirement community,Retirement home,Senior citizen center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

111 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

112 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Union City. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States

Population1,871
Coordinates40.1322700, -84.4307800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford (-84.43078, 40.13227)
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.38 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.93 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $6.07 $5.22 $10.44

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 Ohio · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Union City. The current time is 15:31:31.

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.