Union, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Union, MO have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 58-mile quick runs to 219-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Union, MO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
219.3 mi
Lee's Summit, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 14m
Florissant, MO
Plan Around Union, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union, MO
Driving from Union, MO
Expect an average of 156 miles and about 3h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Union, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 219 miles (4h 19m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Union, MO most often head toward Lee's Summit, MO (219.3 mi, 4h 19m), Independence, MO (215 mi, 4h 13m), East Independence, MO (212.7 mi, 4h 13m), Jefferson City, MO (77.7 mi, 1h 41m), and Florissant, MO (57.5 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 156-mile trip from Union, MO, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Union, MO and 1 routes heading into Union, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 219 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union, MO covers 219 miles and takes approximately 4h 19m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Union, MO runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Union, MO costs roughly $23 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, MO include Lee's Summit, MO, Independence, MO, East Independence, MO and Jefferson City, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,560
Median Income
$71,760
Median Home Value
$199,100
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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