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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.75 mi
03h 40m
Flight
147.23 mi
236.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.23 mi
Kilometers
236.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.75 mi
Kilometers
286.06 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-04-16T08:51
Arrive Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
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
Cumberland
IN

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

From Terre Haute
88.7 mi
01h 50m
To Union City
89 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Terre Haute and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    90 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    777 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hulman Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · Hulman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  13. 13

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 800 East

    9.1 mi · 16 min · South 800 East

  17. 17

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    22 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Jackson Pike

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Hickory Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Hickory Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Columbia Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
144 mi · 81%
South 800 East
9.05 mi · 5%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 3%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 3%
1st Street
1.33 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 50m from Terre Haute
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

86 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

87 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

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).

Terre Haute

#1 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Terre Haute (-87.41391, 39.4667)
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and Union City. The current time is 08:51:22.

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.