How far is Patoka, IN from Utah, IN?
The driving distance from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patoka and Utah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patoka and Utah.
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Start on Main Street
2827 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, US 150 East: Washington
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
50.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 16th Street
24.3 mi · 34 min · 16th Street
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Continue on West Commerce Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on West Tipton Street
21 mi · 32 min · West 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 Patoka and Utah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 50 East
Merge slight left
50.9 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Patoka and Sunny near Utah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patoka to Utah?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Shawswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Patoka and 89.9 miles from Utah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Patoka and Utah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Patoka and Sunny near Utah.
Stop Ideas Near Shawswick
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 Shawswick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patoka and Utah. Straight-line distance: 151.73 mi (244.18 km).
#1 Patoka
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
| Population | 784 |
| Coordinates | 38.4069900, -87.5855800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.81 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Diesel | $6.76 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
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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