How far is Benton, IN from Utah, IN?

The driving distance from Benton, IN to Utah, IN is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.01 mi
04h 21m
Flight
175.17 mi
281.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.17 mi
Kilometers
281.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.01 mi
Kilometers
374.99 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T12:37
Arrive Utah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
IN

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Benton
101.8 mi
02h 10m
To Utah
131.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Utah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Utah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincolnway South

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  15. 15

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  16. 16

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road 101

    9.6 mi · 17 min · State Road 101

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1357 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pella Crossing

    2120 ft · 52 sec · Pella Crossing

  26. 26

    Continue on Pribble Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Pribble Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bielby Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Bielby Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Eads Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Eads Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Green Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Green Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto George Street

    143 m · 25 sec · George Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Utah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 19%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 13%
Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 7%
Main Street
16.6 mi · 7%
North 8th Street
15.1 mi · 6%
State Road 101
14.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
02h 10m from Benton
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Utah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Utah?

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Benton and 131.2 miles from Utah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Utah.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Utah. Straight-line distance: 175.17 mi (281.91 km).

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#1 Benton

Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population445
Coordinates41.5092200, -85.7611000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
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#2 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: US 33 (-85.761054, 41.509247)
End: George Street (-84.89817, 39.060938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Utah. The current time is 12:37:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.