How far is Saint Joseph, IN from Union City, IN?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Union City, IN is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
198.3 mi
04h 04m
Flight
135.48 mi
218.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.48 mi
Kilometers
218.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.3 mi
Kilometers
319.14 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, May 30, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-05-29T20:51
Arrive Union City
Sat, May 30, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Saint Joseph
99.2 mi
02h 02m
To Union City
99.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
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 Saint Joseph and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  22. 22

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 800 East

    9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    22 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Jackson Pike

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Hickory Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 44%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
60.8 mi · 31%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 5%
South 800 East
9.05 mi · 5%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 3%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
02h 02m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to Union City?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 99.2 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Union City. Straight-line distance: 135.48 mi (218.03 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Union City. The current time is 20:51:25.

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.