How far is Utah, IN from Smith, IN?
The driving distance from Utah, IN to Smith, IN is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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.
County seat of Tipton 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 Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah and Smith.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
2621 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2427 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
118.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fail Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utah and Smith.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
119 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Utah and Mostly Sunny near Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utah to Smith?
The road trip is about 250.1 miles (402.5 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Utah and 125 miles from Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Utah and Smith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Utah and Mostly Sunny near Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tipton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Smith. Straight-line distance: 205.44 mi (330.63 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 Smith
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108800, -86.6691900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith (-86.66919, 41.71088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
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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