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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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.
Unincorporated community in 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 Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah and Van Buren.
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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
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Riley Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Riley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto E 700 S
2 mi · 3 min · E 700 S
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
37.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
1688 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East North 00 South
2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South
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Turn left onto North 900 East
4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utah and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 112.25 mi (180.65 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 Van Buren
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 40.6172700, -85.5047000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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