How far is Utah, IN from Prairie Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Utah, IN to Prairie Creek, IN is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utah and Prairie Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah and Prairie Creek.
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Start on George Street
135 m · 22 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Boulevard
682 ft · 23 sec · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Raymond Street
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Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sam Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 158th Drive
54 m · 8 sec · West 158th Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 158th Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utah and Prairie Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.6 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Utah and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utah to Prairie Creek?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 88.7 miles from Utah and 88.9 miles from Prairie Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utah and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Prairie Creek. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.33 km).
#1 Utah
City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0608900, -84.8980100 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Creek
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 39.2750400, -87.4972400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Creek (-87.49724, 39.27504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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