How far is Prairie Creek, IN from Utah, IN?
The driving distance from Prairie Creek, IN to Utah, IN is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Creek and Utah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Creek and Utah.
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Start on West 158th Drive
46 m · 9 sec · West 158th Drive
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Turn right onto South 51st Place
102 m · 19 sec · South 51st Place
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Turn left onto W 158 1/2 Dr
5.8 mi · 10 min · W 158 1/2 Dr
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway
2951 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Continue on West Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · West Raymond Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Green Boulevard
682 ft · 18 sec · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto George Street
143 m · 25 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 Prairie Creek and Utah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.8 mi · 01h 09m
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 Prairie Creek 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 Prairie Creek to Utah?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Prairie Creek and 89.4 miles from Utah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Creek and Partly Sunny near Utah.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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 Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Creek and Utah. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.33 km).
#1 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 39.2750400, -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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