How far is Union City, MI from Gilead, MI?
The driving distance from Union City, MI to Gilead, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Gilead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Gilead.
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Start on Ellen Street
96 m · 18 sec · Ellen Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Adolph Road
4 mi · 10 min · Adolph Road
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Continue on Francisco Road
2351 ft · 1 min · Francisco Road
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Turn slight right
98 m · 9 sec
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Continue on North Snow Prairie Road
7 mi · 17 min · North Snow Prairie Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn slight left onto White Star Drive
648 ft · 25 sec · White Star Drive
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Turn left onto West Central Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Central Road
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Continue on Gilead Lake Road
3 mi · 7 min · Gilead Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cranson Road
62 m · 12 sec · Cranson Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Lake Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Gilead Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilead Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Gilead.
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.
North Snow Prairie Road
Continue on North Snow Prairie Road
6.96 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Gilead?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Union City and 10.8 miles from Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilead.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batavia.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Waterloo
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Gilead. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).
#1 Union City
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0667100, -85.1360900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilead
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008800, -85.1555300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilead (-85.15553, 41.80088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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