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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.81 mi
05h 14m
Flight
213 mi
342.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213 mi
Kilometers
342.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.81 mi
Kilometers
429.39 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 30, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-29T20:06
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 30, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 2:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
133.3 mi
02h 37m
To Union City
133.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
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 Evansville and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 800 East

    9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East

  23. 23

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    22 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Jackson Pike

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Hickory Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
168 mi · 63%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 23%
South 800 East
9.05 mi · 3%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 2%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
213 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 37m from Evansville
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Martinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 213 mi (342.79 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Union City, IN. The current time in Evansville is 20:06:58, although it is 21:06:58 in Union City.

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.