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

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Union City, IN is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.39 mi
02h 21m
Flight
79.88 mi
128.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.88 mi
Kilometers
128.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.83 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-16T08:51
Arrive Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Straughn
IN

Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
53.6 mi
01h 10m
To Union City
53.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    29 m · 7 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  14. 14

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 800 East

    9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East

  18. 18

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    22 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Jackson Pike

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hickory Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street

  23. 23

    Turn left 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 Greenwood 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 57%
South Emerson Avenue
12.1 mi · 11%
South 800 East
9.05 mi · 8%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 6%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 5%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Straughn
01h 10m from Greenwood
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and 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 Greenwood to Union City?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Straughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Greenwood and 53.7 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Straughn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Straughn, 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 Straughn.

RAIL

Connersville station

23 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Union City. Straight-line distance: 79.88 mi (128.56 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Union City. The current time is 08:51:22.

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.