Origin
Austin, IN
Afternoon in Austin on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, IN to Utah, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, IN
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Utah, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, IN to Utah, IN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, I 65, East Tipton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Austin, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 71 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.5 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 65. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Austin, IN to Utah, IN is easy. At 1h 39m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: North Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50A
Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Buckeye Street
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 41.5 mi | 58m |
| I 65 | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| East Tipton Street | 9 mi | 12m |
| Buckeye Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 31 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Booe Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| George Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 41.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 31
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
6
Turn right onto US 50
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Tipton Street
7
Enter roundabout
25 ft
·
0 sec
8
Continue
206 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckeye Street
10
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 50
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 50
13
Continue on US 50
20 mi
·
29 min
·
US 50
14
Continue on US 50; SR 129
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 50; SR 129
15
Continue on US 50
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 50
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
George Street
17
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.5 miles from Austin, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Austin, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, IN
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Austin, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Austin, IN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Austin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Utah, IN
The final approach into Utah, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Utah, IN
Afternoon in Utah on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Nebraska, IN
36 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, IN to Utah, IN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, I 65, East Tipton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Austin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Austin, IN to Utah, IN is easy. At 1h 39m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Austin, IN to Utah, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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