How far is Union City, IN from Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Union City, IN to Terre Haute, IN is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
174.93 mi
03h 02m
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
174.93 mi
Kilometers
281.53 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 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 Terre Haute
Thu, Apr 16, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Cumberland
IN

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

From Union City
88.4 mi
01h 31m
To Terre Haute
86.6 mi
01h 31m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
75.4 mi · 43%
I 70
73.8 mi · 42%
North 800 East
9.05 mi · 5%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 3%
South 3rd Street
2.45 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70

Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

73.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 31m from Union City
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 88.4 miles from Union City and 86.6 miles from Terre Haute.

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 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Terre Haute.

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 Union City and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 147.23 mi (236.95 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Indiana, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates40.2019900, -84.8091300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Terre Haute

#2 Terre Haute

The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana.

Population60,410
Coordinates39.4667000, -87.4139100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-84.809128, 40.202049)
End: US 41 (-87.413868, 39.4667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 Terre Haute. The current time is 07:04:42.

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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.