Fishers to Union City is 81.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via I 69 and local streets, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward journey that offers a practical way to get from one point to another without extensive planning. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on a major interstate, making it a relatively quick transit between these two Hoosier towns. Consider this route if you need an efficient drive with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
34.8 mi
37m
South Walnut Street
13.3 mi
19m
East State Street
10.1 mi
17m
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi
15m
SR 67
7.5 mi
8m
North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
West State Street
1.7 mi
3m
North Columbia Street
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Union City, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft·21 sec·Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4
Merge onto SR 37
0.3 mi·19 sec·IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·52 sec
Toward I 69 NorthUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 69
35 mi·37 min·I 69
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 241Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
8
Turn right onto SR 332
10 mi·15 min·West McGalliard Road
9
Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·North Broadway Avenue
10
Continue on SR 67
7.5 mi·8 min·SR 67
11
Continue on SR 28
1.7 mi·3 min·West State Street
12
Continue on SR 28
10 mi·17 min·East State Street
13
Turn right onto SR 28
13 mi·19 min·South Walnut Street
14
Turn slight right onto SR 28
0.6 mi·2 min·North Columbia Street
15
Turn right onto West Division Street
38 ft·1 sec·West Division Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Division Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 50-minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, leaving ample flexibility for your departure time. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it’s an economical option. While there are no specific stops noted, the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 34.8 miles on I 69, so plan for a break just before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out between towns, especially on the interstate portions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 37 / IN-37
Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69 North
6
36.2 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 241
Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.01
$28.01
premium
$4.89
$15.70
$31.41
diesel
$5.61
$18.02
$36.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.14
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon
in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Union City, IN
Afternoon
in Union City on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 52% of it being highway time, primarily on I 69. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 34.8 miles on I 69, offering a consistent pace. The initial and final segments involve navigating local streets like South Walnut Street and East State Street, which will require more attention and potentially slower speeds. Expect the character of the drive to shift from open interstate cruising to more urban or town driving as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Union City, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
Muncie
36.2 mi in|~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fishers, IN to Union City, IN covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Walnut Street, East State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Fishers, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Union City, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
