Origin
Hope, IN
Evening in Hope on Friday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, IN to Utah, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, IN
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Utah, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hope, IN to Utah, IN covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, East Harrison Street, SR 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 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
31.8 miles from Hope, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 63.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and East Harrison Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East Harrison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near SR 46 / East Harrison 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 32m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (SR 46 / East Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (SR 148): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 46 / East Harrison Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 46 / East Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.7 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
SR 148
Turn right onto SR 148
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 50 / Green Boulevard
Turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
George Street
Turn left onto George Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hope, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
41.7 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| East Harrison Street | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| East County Road 500 North | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| SR 9 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartsville Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 21.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on Jackson Street
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto SR 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
3
Turn left onto East County Road 500 North
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East County Road 500 North
4
Continue on Hartsville Pike
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hartsville Pike
5
Continue on North Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Washington Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 46
14 mi
·
19 min
·
East Harrison Street
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 74
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 74
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 31.8 miles from Hope, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 44m 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 15m
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 Hope, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hope, IN
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Hope, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Hope, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Hope, 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
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 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 | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Utah on Friday
Local time
6:45 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
21 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 32m 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 Hope, IN to Utah, IN covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, East Harrison Street, SR 48. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Hope, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (SR 46 / East Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (SR 148): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hope, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
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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