Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
199.8 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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Union City, IN
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN covers 199.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Avenue, 6th Street, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 199.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 199.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| I 64 | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| Mill Creek Expressway | — | — |
| Second Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Court Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Union City, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
7
Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 71 North: Cincinatti
9
Continue straight
77 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
11
Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
13
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 2nd Street
14
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 1st Street
15
Continue on Salem Avenue
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Salem Avenue
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
17
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
18
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pine Street
19
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
20
Continue on South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Broadway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Broadway
22
Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Broadway
23
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right onto Wayne Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Wayne Street
25
Turn left onto Union Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Union Street
26
Turn right onto South State Line Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South State Line Street
27
Turn left onto West Division Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Division Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
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 Jeffersonville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 199.8 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Jeffersonville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.9 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, IN
The final approach into Union City, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Union City, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.24 one way
$62.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.48 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Union City, IN
Afternoon in Union City on Thursday
Local time
3:13 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN covers 199.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Avenue, 6th Street, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersonville, IN to Union City, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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