How far is Gilead, MI from Union City, MI?
The driving distance from Gilead, MI to Union City, MI is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilead and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilead and Union City.
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Start on Gilead Lake Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Gilead Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cranson Road
62 m · 13 sec · Cranson Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Lake Road
3 mi · 7 min · Gilead Lake Road
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Continue on West Central Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Central Road
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Turn right onto White Star Drive
648 ft · 18 sec · White Star Drive
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Merge slight left onto West Chicago Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn left onto North Snow Prairie Road
7 mi · 17 min · North Snow Prairie Road
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Turn slight left
2832 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Adolph Road
4 mi · 10 min · Adolph Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Ellen Street
96 m · 14 sec · Ellen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilead and Union City.
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.
North Snow Prairie Road
Turn left onto North Snow Prairie Road
6.96 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gilead 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 Gilead to Union City?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Gilead and 30.9 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gilead and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Waterloo
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilead and Union City. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).
#1 Gilead
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008800, -85.1555300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0667100, -85.1360900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellen Street (-85.136214, 42.06694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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