How far is Smith, IN from Utah, IN?
The driving distance from Smith, IN to Utah, IN is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States
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 Smith and Utah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith and Utah.
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Start on North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 20
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 20
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
25 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
62.6 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Smith and Utah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 31 South
Continue straight
84.6 mi · 01h 45m
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 Smith and Sunny near Utah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smith to Utah?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Smith and 125.5 miles from Utah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smith 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 Smith and Sunny near Utah.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
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 Tipton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Utah. Straight-line distance: 205.44 mi (330.63 km).
#1 Smith
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108800, -86.6691900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.34 | $66.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
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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