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

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.79 mi
04h 03m
Flight
141.93 mi
228.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.79 mi
Kilometers
321.53 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-16T08:42
Arrive Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:00 PM EDT
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
Hardinsburg
IN

Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana

From Jeffersonville
99.9 mi
02h 01m
To Union City
99.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Jeffersonville and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Avenue

    1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 6th Street

    1688 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3158 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis

    27 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti

    2093 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1468 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Salem Avenue

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

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

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Broadway

    1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wayne Street

    630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Union Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South State Line Street

    1686 ft · 51 sec · South State Line Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    897 ft · 39 sec · West Division Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.2 mi · 39%
Mill Creek Expressway
53.1 mi · 27%
SR 49 North
22.6 mi · 11%
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 10%
Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 6%
Union Street
11.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Continue straight

76.8 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
02h 01m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville to Union City?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 99.9 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg

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 Hardinsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

27 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

30 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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 Jeffersonville and Union City. The current time is 08:42:50.

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.