How far is Utah, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Utah, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
90.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
83.15 mi
133.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.41 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Oct 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Utah
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utah
2026-10-15T21:30
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Oct 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utah
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
Craig
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Utah
45.4 mi
00h 58m
To Indianapolis
45.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on George Street

    135 m · 22 sec · George Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Boulevard

    682 ft · 23 sec · Green Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 68%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 7%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 7%
Sunnyside Avenue
5.11 mi · 6%
East Washington Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Green Boulevard
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig
00h 58m from Utah
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Utah and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Utah and 45.5 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Utah and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Craig

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

48 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 83.15 mi (133.81 km).

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#1 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Utah (-84.89801, 39.06089)
End: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.79
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $12.40 $24.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.30 $28.60
Premium $4.99 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $6.62 $21.25 $42.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Utah and Indianapolis. The current time is 21:30:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.