Origin
Union City, OK
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
Union City to Oklahoma City is 32.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a drive that feels more like navigating local streets than a true highway cruise, with plenty of turns. It's a quick trip, perfect for a day excursion or an easy addition to a longer itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Klein Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on Division Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn left onto US 81
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
4
Merge onto I 40; US 270
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
5
8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Morning in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
9:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns. Only 20% of this drive is on the highway, so prepare for a more urban or suburban feel for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The drive progresses through a mix of Main Street and Oklahoma City Boulevard, indicating a transition through different local road environments as you approach your destination.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (Oklahoma City Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (Oklahoma City Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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