The drive from Darmstadt, IN to Utah, IN covers 195.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, SR 62, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Darmstadt, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 195.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 195.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and SR 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.1 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in near I 265; SR 62.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.5 miles (SR 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.8 miles (SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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102.3 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
111.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|SR 62
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
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
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111.8 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
146.4 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Turn left onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
174.2 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|South Tanglewood Road
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Darmstadt, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
111.5 mi in|~2h 5m|via SR 62
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
96.1 mi
1h 44m
SR 62
29.8 mi
42m
US 50
21.5 mi
28m
US 421
20.7 mi
30m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
SR 265
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.1 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darmstadt, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on West Boonville New Harmony Road
130 ft·4 sec·West Boonville New Harmony Road
2
Turn right onto Darmstadt Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Darmstadt Road
3
Turn straight onto Old Princeton Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Princeton Road
4
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
1.1 mi·2 min·West Baseline Road
5
Turn left onto US 41
2.7 mi·3 min·US 41
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 East
7
Merge onto I 64
96 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 64
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi·7 min·I 265; SR 62
Exit 121Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
9
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 265; SR 62
10
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 62
Exit 10Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft·6 sec·SR 62
12
Turn slight right onto SR 62
29 mi·42 min·SR 62
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
14
Turn left onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Michigan Road
16
Turn left onto US 421
21 mi·30 min·US 421
17
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
442 ft·19 sec·South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
17 mi·23 min·US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 50
4.0 mi·5 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft·17 sec·George Street
21
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.9 miles from Darmstadt, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 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 43 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Darmstadt, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Darmstadt, IN
This is one driving day of about 195.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Darmstadt, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 96.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.9 mi from Darmstadt, IN
· 1h 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.61 one way
$61.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.61
$67.22
premium
$4.89
$37.68
$75.36
diesel
$5.61
$43.23
$86.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.7
0
$20.56
$9.40
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.13
$7.83
EV Truck/SUV
78.3
0
$27.41
$12.53
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Darmstadt, IN
Night
in Darmstadt on Friday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Utah, IN
Night
in Utah on Friday
Local time
11:19 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Darmstadt, IN to Utah, IN covers 195.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, SR 62, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.9 miles from Darmstadt, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.5 miles (SR 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.8 miles (SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Darmstadt, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
