How far is Union City, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Union City, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.67 mi
02h 53m
Flight
116.05 mi
186.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.05 mi
Kilometers
186.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.67 mi
Kilometers
240.87 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Fri, May 29, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Sat, May 30, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-29T19:36
Arrive Bloomington
Fri, May 29, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Riley
IN

Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

From Union City
75.4 mi
01h 26m
To Bloomington
74.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Division Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jackson Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Jackson Pike

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 800 East

    9.1 mi · 16 min · North 800 East

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    39.3 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
66.4 mi · 44%
I 69 South
39.3 mi · 26%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 10%
North 800 East
9.05 mi · 6%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 26m from Union City
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Union City and 74.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

53 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

105 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 116.05 mi (186.76 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-84.809128, 40.202049)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Bloomington. The current time is 19:36:24.

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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.