Origin
Clarksville, IN
Morning in Clarksville on Wednesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
90.3 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, IN
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Utah, IN
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The drive from Clarksville, IN to Utah, IN covers 90.3 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 62, US 50, US 421 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on SR 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Clarksville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 90.3 miles, with most of the trip on SR 62 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on SR 62.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 62 and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 31.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 90.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (SR 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 62 Toll, SR 265 Toll: Jeffersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto SR 62 toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clarksville, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 62 | 29.8 mi | 42m |
| US 50 | 21.5 mi | 28m |
| US 421 | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| Clifty Drive | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| SR 56 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 65 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 265 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, IN and Utah, IN.
Start on East Brooks Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 265; SR 62
Take the exit onto SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
Turn slight right onto SR 62
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
Turn left onto SR 62
Turn left onto Michigan Road
Turn left onto US 421
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
Continue on US 50
Turn right onto George Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clarksville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksville, IN
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Clarksville, IN · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Clarksville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Utah, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.94 | $39.87 |
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: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Clarksville on Wednesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Utah on Wednesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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