How far is Evansville, IN from Union City, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Union City, IN is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213 miles (342.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Union City.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Evansville 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.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Evansville 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 Evansville to Union City?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Evansville and 133.5 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213 miles (342.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Union City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
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 Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 213 mi (342.79 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.06 | $80.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
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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