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

The driving distance from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.05 mi
03h 22m
Flight
141.93 mi
228.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.93 mi
Kilometers
228.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.05 mi
Kilometers
292.98 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hardinsburg
IN

Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana

From Union City
99.4 mi
01h 41m
To Jeffersonville
82.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Division Street

    897 ft · 41 sec · West Division Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Line Street

    1686 ft · 50 sec · North State Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wayne Street

    630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sweitzer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Road

    17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2259 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge

    2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

    1557 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Court Avenue

    2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    62 m · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    65 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
77.3 mi · 42%
I 75 South
72.2 mi · 40%
Dayton Road
17 mi · 9%
East Main Street
11.3 mi · 6%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 5%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

77.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
01h 41m from Union City
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Union City and 82.7 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg

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 Hardinsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 0.8 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

27 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

30 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 141.93 mi (228.42 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-84.809128, 40.202049)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 Union City and Jeffersonville. The current time is 07:04:36.

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.