How far is Spout Springs, TN from Union City, TN?

The driving distance from Spout Springs, TN to Union City, TN is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.3 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.06 mi
22.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.06 mi
Kilometers
22.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.23 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 AM CST
Return by in Spout Springs
Sun, Nov 8, 6:26 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spout Springs
2026-11-08T05:45
Arrive Union City
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spout Springs
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Woodland Mills
TN

Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Spout Springs
8.1 mi
00h 10m
To Union City
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spout Springs and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 22

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Route 22

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1240 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spout Springs and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 22
12.6 mi · 78%
Lake Drive
1.79 mi · 11%
West Main Street
1.76 mi · 11%
South 1st Street
0.09 mi · 1%
East Church Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 22

Start on State Route 22

12.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Mills
00h 10m from Spout Springs
Leave By
7:50 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spout Springs and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spout Springs to Union City?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodland Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Spout Springs and 8.1 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spout Springs and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Mills

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

21 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

44 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

79 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Vienna, IL

105 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spout Springs and Union City. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.62 km).

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#1 Spout Springs

Spout Springs is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4272900, -89.3097900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 22 (-89.309774, 36.427273)
End: East Church Street (-89.056993, 36.424403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.24
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $2.12 $4.24
Mid-grade $4.13 $2.39 $4.79
Premium $4.55 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $5.88 $3.41 $6.81

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 Tennessee · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Spout Springs and Union City. The current time is 05:45:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.