How far is Utah, IN from Jefferson, IN?

The driving distance from Utah, IN to Jefferson, IN is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.26 mi
02h 55m
Flight
123.23 mi
198.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.23 mi
Kilometers
198.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.26 mi
Kilometers
225.73 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Utah
Tue, May 5, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utah
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Fairland
IN

Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America

From Utah
70.1 mi
01h 27m
To Jefferson
70.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Attica, Frankfort

    1684 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 44%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 21%
US 52 West
15.9 mi · 11%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 4%
Sunnyside Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
01h 27m from Utah
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Utah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Utah and 70.2 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Utah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

32 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 123.23 mi (198.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

Population2,523
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5900000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Utah (-84.89801, 39.06089)
End: Jefferson (-86.59, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Utah and Jefferson. The current time is 03:28:28.

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.