How far is Blue River, IN from Utah, IN?
The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Utah, IN is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue River and Utah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Utah.
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Start on East Blue River Road
1.2 km · 3 min · East Blue River Road
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Continue on East Blue River Road
1022 ft · 45 sec · East Blue River Road
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Continue on South Hickory Grove Road
2 mi · 8 min · South Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollrah Road
96 m · 14 sec · Hollrah Road
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Continue on South Hickory Grove Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · South Hickory Grove Road
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto I 65 North: Indianapolis
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon
1470 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Tipton Street
9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto George Street
122 m · 18 sec · George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue River and Utah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River and Partly Sunny near Utah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue River to Utah?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Blue River and 38.6 miles from Utah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blue River and Partly Sunny near Utah.
Stop Ideas Near North Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Vernon.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Utah. Straight-line distance: 67.01 mi (107.84 km).
#1 Blue River
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.5300600, -85.9394200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utah
City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0608900, -84.8980100 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: George Street (-84.89817, 39.060938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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