How far is Ogden Dunes, IN from Utah, IN?

The driving distance from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.8 mi
04h 13m
Flight
214.28 mi
344.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.28 mi
Kilometers
344.85 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.8 mi
Kilometers
406.85 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utah
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Ogden Dunes
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogden Dunes
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Utah
Thu, Apr 16, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogden Dunes
9:00 PM CDT
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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Ogden Dunes
126.3 mi
02h 06m
To Utah
126.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes and Utah.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Road

    155 m · 22 sec · Hillcrest Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road

    1944 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dunes Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1533 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Green Boulevard

    682 ft · 18 sec · Green Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto George Street

    143 m · 25 sec · George Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
158 mi · 63%
I 74 East
62.8 mi · 25%
I 94 West
6.3 mi · 2%
Dunes Highway
0.82 mi
I 65
0.63 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 06m from Ogden Dunes
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ogden Dunes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Utah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ogden Dunes to Utah?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Ogden Dunes and 126.5 miles from Utah.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ogden Dunes and Utah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ogden Dunes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Utah.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ulen, 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 Ulen.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogden Dunes and Utah. Straight-line distance: 214.28 mi (344.85 km).

Ogden Dunes

#1 Ogden Dunes

Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Population1,083
Coordinates41.6228100, -87.1917000
Altitude186
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: Hillcrest Road (-87.191744, 41.622795)
End: George Street (-84.89817, 39.060938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.77 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
17.84 gal · 67.54 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.94 $75.87
Premium $4.65 $41.51 $83.03
Diesel $5.30 $47.31 $94.62

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ogden Dunes, IN and Utah, IN. The current time in Ogden Dunes is 02:48:22, although it is 03:48:22 in Utah.

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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.