Union, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Union, MO have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 213-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
5
Longest Drive
280 mi
Saint Joseph, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 1m
Blue Springs, 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 216 miles and about 4h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Union, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 219 miles (4h 19m), while the shortest is just 213 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), and East Independence, MO (212.7 mi, 4h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.82 per gallon. For the typical 216-mile trip from Union, MO, budget about $32 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 3 mapped routes leaving Union, MO and 2 routes heading into Union, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 213 to 219 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union, MO covers 219 miles and takes approximately 4h 19m. Shorter options start at just 213 miles.
The average route from Union, MO runs about 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.82/gallon for regular), the average 216-mile trip from Union, MO costs roughly $32 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 and East Independence, 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.
Notable People from Union, MO
A sampling of people born in Union, MO.
Paul J. Mueller
1892–1964
United States major general (1892–1964)
City data from Wikidata (Q1001710), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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