How far is Utah, IN from Van Buren, IN?

The driving distance from Utah, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
147.79 mi
03h 15m
Flight
112.25 mi
180.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.25 mi
Kilometers
180.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.79 mi
Kilometers
237.85 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Buren
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Utah
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utah
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive Van Buren
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Carrollton
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Utah
73.9 mi
01h 37m
To Van Buren
73.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utah and Van Buren.

  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

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield

    1610 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    44 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Riley Highway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Riley Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    20.3 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto E 700 S

    2 mi · 3 min · E 700 S

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

    1688 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East North 00 South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 900 East

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 900 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E 700 S
45.7 mi · 31%
I 74 West
42.7 mi · 29%
North Riley Highway
30.2 mi · 20%
North Meridian Street
6.27 mi · 4%
Sunnyside Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
North 900 East
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 37m from Utah
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Utah and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utah to Van Buren?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Utah and 73.9 miles from Van Buren.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Utah and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

30 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

59 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

99 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

101 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 112.25 mi (180.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Utah

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates39.0608900, -84.8980100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Van Buren

#2 Van Buren

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

Population1,475
Coordinates40.6172700, -85.5047000
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Utah (-84.89801, 39.06089)
End: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Utah and Van Buren. The current time is 04:02:13.

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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.