How far is Spencer, IN from Utah, IN?

The driving distance from Spencer, IN to Utah, IN is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118 mi
02h 30m
Flight
101.08 mi
162.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.08 mi
Kilometers
162.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118 mi
Kilometers
189.9 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utah
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Utah
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Spencer
58.9 mi
01h 15m
To Utah
59.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Utah.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    37 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Morgan Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 46

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46

  4. 4

    Continue on West Temperance Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Temperance Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 46

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Road 46

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    16.5 mi · 19 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Buren St

    610 ft · 8 sec · Van Buren St

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto George Street

    122 m · 18 sec · George Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 50
45.5 mi · 39%
Van Buren St
37.7 mi · 32%
East 3rd Street
16.5 mi · 14%
State Road 46
16.3 mi · 14%
West Temperance Street
1.28 mi · 1%
East Morgan Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Van Buren St

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 15m from Spencer
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Utah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Utah?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Spencer and 59.1 miles from Utah.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Utah.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Utah. Straight-line distance: 101.08 mi (162.67 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

Population2,262
Coordinates39.2867100, -86.7625100
Altitude171
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: North Main Street (-86.762556, 39.286709)
End: George Street (-84.89817, 39.060938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Utah. The current time is 20:29:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.