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

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Union City, OH is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.8 mi
02h 12m
Flight
96.91 mi
155.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.8 mi
Kilometers
179.93 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Holiday Valley
OH

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

From Columbus
55.8 mi
01h 06m
To Union City
56 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway

    1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wayne Street

    630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Union Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Line Street

    655 ft · 19 sec · South State Line Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
74.7 mi · 67%
SR 49 North
22.6 mi · 20%
Union Street
11.3 mi · 10%
South Innerbelt
0.61 mi · 1%
South Broadway
0.58 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holiday Valley
01h 06m from Columbus
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Columbus and 56 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley

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 Holiday Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Union City. Straight-line distance: 96.91 mi (155.96 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.20
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.60 $29.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.79 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $4.30 $16.96 $33.92

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Union City. The current time is 17:42:16.

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.