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

The driving distance from Union City, IN to Evansville, IN is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213 miles (342.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
264.52 mi
04h 29m
Flight
213 mi
342.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213 mi
Kilometers
342.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.52 mi
Kilometers
425.7 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Fri, May 29, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Union City
Sat, May 30, 4:34 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 Evansville
Sat, May 30, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Union City
133.3 mi
02h 14m
To Evansville
131.2 mi
02h 14m

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
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 58%
Chester Boulevard
66.4 mi · 25%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 5%
North 800 East
9.05 mi · 3%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
213 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
02h 14m from Union City
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Union City and 131.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 213 miles (342.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Union City and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Partly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 213 mi (342.79 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-84.809128, 40.202049)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.33 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.66 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Union City, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Union City is 19:36:42, although it is 18:36:42 in Evansville.

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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.