Union City, TN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Union City, TN have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 347 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Union City, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
463.3 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
5h 48m
East Chattanooga, TN
Plan Around Union City, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union City, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union City, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union City, TN
Driving from Union City, TN
The typical drive from Union City, TN covers about 347 miles and takes around 6h 44m. 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 432 miles (8h 20m), while the shortest is just 299 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Union City, TN are Kingsport, TN (431.5 mi, 8h 20m), Knoxville, TN (335.2 mi, 6h 32m), Cleveland, TN (323.6 mi, 6h 17m), and East Chattanooga, TN (298.5 mi, 5h 48m). 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 347-mile trip from Union City, TN, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Union City, TN and 1 routes heading into Union City, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 299 to 432 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union City, TN covers 432 miles and takes approximately 8h 20m. Shorter options start at just 299 miles.
The average route from Union City, TN runs about 347 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 347-mile trip from Union City, TN costs roughly $52 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 City, TN include Kingsport, TN, Knoxville, TN, Cleveland, TN and East Chattanooga, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union City, TN at a Glance
Founded
2004
Elevation
335 ft
Area
12 mi²
Notable People from Union City, TN
A sampling of people born in Union City, TN.
Koko B. Ware
1957
American professional wrestler
Andrieus A. Jones
1862–1927
American politician (1862–1927)
Steve Finley
1965
American baseball player
Fats Everett
1915–1969
American politician (1915-1969)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Union City, TN.
Obion County Courthouse
courthouse in Union City, Tennessee
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Traveler Guide to Union City, TN
Union City is a flat delta town in Western Tennessee, and the seat of Obion County.
Union City got its name from the union of two railroads, the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad and the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, back around 1854. It developed alongside, as you might expect, tobacco and labor intensive cotton growing, with all that goes along with that. Later years saw some manufacturing, including a Goodyear Tire plant, but the latter didn't last, and the town looks a little rough around the edges. A bit ironically, it has a theme park devoted to innovation called Discovery Park of America. It also sits near the New Madrid fault.
1 Obion Courthouse, 7 Bill Burnett Cir. A Public Works Administration construction circa 1939, although not terribly mesmerizing. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Dixie Gun Works, 1412 W Reelfoot Ave, ☏ +1 731 885-0561. Large collection of Model T's and that other stuff if you're into that. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Blvd, ☏ +1 731 885-5455. Th-M 10AM-4PM. A theme park and heritage park all about innovation and history in America, with an assortment of scenes ranging from dino models and pioneer town buildings to airplanes and spaceships. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Reelfoot Lake State Park, 2595 Highway 21 East, Tiptonville. Daily 8AM-4PM. A swamp and milieu of Mississippi oxbows and back bays. You can enjoy cypress trees and bald eagles and ample kayaking opportunity. It is quite expansive with many points of entry, but the visitor center is at the above address. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge also exists adjacent to the park. (updated Sep 2021) 3 Capitol Theatre, 118 S 1st St. Home of the Masquerade Theatre, you can catch live productions here. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Country Hearth Inn & Suites Union City, 2009 W Reelfoot Ave, ☏ +1 731 885-7774. Cozy lodging that looks like it could be from the 1950s. (updated Sep 2021)
Union City is situated along Hwy 51, which becomes I-69 a few miles to the north, giving direct access to Memphis and Paducah. There's a Greyhound bus stop at the Phillips 66 station, located at 2021 W Reelfoot Ave.
Travel tips adapted from Union City (Tennessee) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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