How far is Tell City, IN from Utah, IN?

The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Utah, IN is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.65 mi
02h 56m
Flight
126.87 mi
204.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.65 mi
Kilometers
256.93 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utah
Sun, May 31, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Tell City
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tell City
2026-05-31T07:31
Arrive Utah
Sun, May 31, 10:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tell City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Charlestown
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

From Tell City
79.7 mi
01h 28m
To Utah
79.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Utah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mozart Street

    953 ft · 33 sec · Mozart Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Payne Street

    22.1 mi · 30 min · Payne Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road

    135 m · 20 sec · South Tanglewood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto George Street

    122 m · 18 sec · George Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tell City 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Street
65 mi · 41%
I 265 East
9.25 mi · 6%
Clifty Drive
5.63 mi · 4%
SR 62
5.39 mi · 3%
South Tanglewood Road
4.12 mi · 3%
Michigan Road
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Payne Street

Merge slight left

42.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlestown
01h 28m from Tell City
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tell City and Partly Cloudy near Utah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tell City to Utah?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Tell City and 79.9 miles from Utah.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tell City and Partly Cloudy near Utah.

Stop Ideas Near Charlestown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

24 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Utah. Straight-line distance: 126.87 mi (204.17 km).

Tell City

#1 Tell City

County seat in Indiana

Population7,211
Coordinates37.9514400, -86.7677700
Altitude128
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: (-86.767844, 37.951441)
End: George Street (-84.89817, 39.060938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tell City, IN and Utah, IN. The current time in Tell City is 07:31:12, although it is 08:31:12 in Utah.

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.