Origin
Union City, IN
Afternoon in Union City on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, IN
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North State Line Street, East Main Street, Wayne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91 miles from Union City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 182.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m 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 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 182.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North State Line Street 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.
The drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Line Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Wayne Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| South Broadway | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Sweitzer Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North State Line Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on West Division Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Division Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Line Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North State Line Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Wayne Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Wayne Street
5
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Broadway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broadway
8
Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Broadway
9
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pine Street
11
Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sweitzer Street
12
Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Dayton Road
13
Continue on North State Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
14
Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dayton Greenville Pike
15
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
16
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 1st Street
17
Continue on West 1st Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Street
18
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 75 South: Cincinnati
19
Merge slight left
72 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
77 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 71 South: Louisville
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 65 North: Indianapolis
22
Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Abraham Lincoln Bridge
23
Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Court Avenue, 6th Street
24
Turn right onto West Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Avenue
25
Turn left onto Walnut Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
26
Turn right
203 ft
·
20 sec
27
Turn left
131 ft
·
12 sec
28
Turn right
213 ft
·
17 sec
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Watt Street
30
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 91 miles from Union City, IN, or about 1h 41m 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 40 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Union City, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Union City, IN
This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Union City, 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 91 mi from Union City, IN · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91 miles from Union City, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jeffersonville, IN
The final approach into Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, 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
$28.47 one way
$56.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.21 | $80.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North State Line Street, East Main Street, Wayne Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 miles from Union City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.47 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is easy. At 3h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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