How far is Carmel, IN from Union City, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Union City, IN is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.45 mi
02h 06m
Flight
70.89 mi
114.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.35 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Fri, May 29, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Sat, May 30, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-05-29T20:59
Arrive Union City
Fri, May 29, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Carmel
44.2 mi
01h 03m
To Union City
44.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Campus Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on West State Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    10.1 mi · 18 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · South Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Columbia Street

    3135 ft · 2 min · North Columbia Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
30.3 mi · 34%
South Walnut Street
13.3 mi · 15%
East State Street
10.1 mi · 11%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 11%
East 146th Street
9.55 mi · 11%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 03m from Carmel
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel 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 Carmel to Union City?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Carmel and 44.3 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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 Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Union City. Straight-line distance: 70.89 mi (114.09 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.77 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $4.65 $14.52 $29.04
Diesel $5.30 $16.55 $33.10

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 Indiana · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Union City. The current time is 20:59:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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