How far is Utah, IN from Otterbein, IN?

The driving distance from Utah, IN to Otterbein, IN is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.62 mi
03h 31m
Flight
152.91 mi
246.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.91 mi
Kilometers
246.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.62 mi
Kilometers
271.37 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Utah
Thu, Apr 16, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utah
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Otterbein
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Utah
84.3 mi
01h 45m
To Otterbein
84.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    791 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Sagamore Parkway North

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 37%
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 20%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 18%
Sagamore Parkway North
13 mi · 8%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
6.27 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
01h 45m from Utah
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Utah and 84.4 miles from Otterbein.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 152.91 mi (246.09 km).

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#1 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Otterbein

#2 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Utah (-84.89801, 39.06089)
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Utah and Otterbein. The current time is 00:02:27.

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.