How far is Memphis, TN from Union City, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Union City, TN is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 29m.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Union City.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Continue on Thomas Street
15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Continue on Saint John Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
29.9 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1953 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1240 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Union City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Thomas Street
Continue straight
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Memphis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Memphis to Union City?
The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Memphis and 55.1 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Memphis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Union City. Straight-line distance: 104.15 mi (167.62 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,325 |
| Coordinates | 36.4242300, -89.0570100 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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