Union, TN Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Union, TN is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 172-mile quick runs to 365-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Union, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
364.7 mi
Bartlett, TN
Quickest Drive
22m
Cleveland, TN
Plan Around Union, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union, TN
Driving from Union, TN
Expect an average of 268 miles and about 5h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Union, TN. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 365 miles (6h 56m), while the shortest is just 172 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Union, TN include Bartlett, TN (364.7 mi, 6h 56m) and Franklin, TN (171.9 mi, 3h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 268-mile trip from Union, TN, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Union, TN and 5 routes heading into Union, TN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 172 to 365 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union, TN covers 365 miles and takes approximately 6h 56m. Shorter options start at just 172 miles.
The average route from Union, TN runs about 268 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 268-mile trip from Union, TN costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Union, TN include Bartlett, TN and Franklin, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,040
Median Income
$45,523
Median Home Value
$138,400
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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