Origin
Beech Grove, IN
Afternoon in Beech Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beech Grove, 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 51m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beech Grove, IN
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Utah, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beech Grove, IN to Utah, IN covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 48, SR 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.70 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
43.8 miles from Beech Grove, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 61.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Raymond Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Albany Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
332 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 6th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Albany Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Albany Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Raymond Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Raymond Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on I 74; US 421
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 74; US 421
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
10
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 101
11
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 48
12
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 148
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto George Street
468 ft
·
24 sec
·
George Street
Use the left lane.
15
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 43.8 miles from Beech Grove, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 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 27m
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 Beech Grove, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beech Grove, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Beech Grove, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Beech Grove, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 6th Avenue
Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Raymond Street
Turn right onto East Raymond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
5
82.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
SR 148
Turn right onto SR 148
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.70 one way
$27.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
87.6 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 61.8 mi of that is on I 74.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Raymond Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,037 ft
476 ft
Total Climb
343 ft
Total Descent
671 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
562 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beech Grove, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
65.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 6th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Raymond Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Utah, IN before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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