How far is Terre Haute, IN from Union City, IN?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, IN to Union City, IN is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Union City.
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Start on North 3rd Street
90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Hulman Street
954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left
1339 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1825 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard
124 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 800 East
9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left
22 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Jackson Pike
2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute to Union City?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Terre Haute and 89 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Terre Haute and Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland
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 Cumberland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Union City. Straight-line distance: 147.23 mi (236.95 km).
#1 Terre Haute
The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.4667000, -87.4139100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019900, -84.8091300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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