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

The driving distance from Union City, IN to Carmel, IN is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.81 mi
01h 40m
Flight
70.89 mi
114.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.81 mi
Kilometers
141.32 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Fri, May 29, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Fri, May 29, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-29T19:35
Arrive Carmel
Fri, May 29, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Union City
44.2 mi
00h 50m
To Carmel
43.6 mi
00h 50m

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
77°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 Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Division Street

    12 m · 7 sec · West Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    3135 ft · 2 min · North Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Deerfield Road

    13.3 mi · 20 min · West Deerfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    18.7 mi · 29 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    51 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1788 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1438 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McGalliard Road
45.3 mi · 52%
West 2nd Street
21 mi · 24%
West Deerfield Road
13.3 mi · 15%
East 116th Street
6.23 mi · 7%
Keystone Parkway
0.63 mi · 1%
North Columbia Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East McGalliard Road

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 50m from Union City
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Union City and 43.6 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 70.89 mi (114.09 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-84.809128, 40.202049)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Carmel. The current time is 19:35:41.

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.