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Trip from Lexington, 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

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lexington, IN, IN

Lexington, IN

William Fortunato

Downtown Utah, IN, IN

Utah, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lexington, IN to Utah, IN covers 61.9 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 US 50, US 421, State Road 356 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 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 miles from Lexington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 61.9 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 (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 61.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and US 421. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 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 12 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 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and US 421. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near SR 62 / State Road 62.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (SR 62 / State Road 62): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | SR 62 / State Road 62

At end of road, turn left onto SR 62 / State Road 62

Navigation decision point

5
12.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | SR 62 / Clifty Drive

Turn left onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
18.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | Michigan Road

Turn left onto Michigan Road

Navigation decision point

5
40.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | South Tanglewood Road

Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 50; SR 129

Turn right onto US 50; SR 129

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 21.5 mi 28m
US 421 20.7 mi 30m
State Road 356 7.1 mi 12m
Clifty Drive 5.6 mi 8m
SR 56 5.1 mi 7m
Michigan Road 1.5 mi 2m
State Road 62 0.3 mi <1m
South Tanglewood Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 21.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, IN and Utah, IN.

1

Start on SR 203; SR 356

194 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn straight onto SR 356

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Road 356
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 62

0.3 mi · 20 sec · State Road 62
4

Continue on SR 56; SR 62

5.1 mi · 7 min · SR 56; SR 62
5

Turn left onto SR 62

5.6 mi · 8 min · Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto Michigan Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Michigan Road
7

Turn left onto US 421

21 mi · 30 min · US 421
8

Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road

442 ft · 19 sec · South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto US 50; SR 129

17 mi · 23 min · US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 50

4.0 mi · 5 min · US 50
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto George Street

400 ft · 17 sec · George Street
12

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 miles from Lexington, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 14 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31 miles or 48m 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 19m

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 Lexington, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lexington, IN

This is one driving day of about 61.9 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lexington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Lexington, IN · 48m into the drive

Downtown Dupont, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dupont, IN

31 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

Madison, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Versailles, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Lexington, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Empress of China

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

0.1 mi

Frisch's Big Boy

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

0 mi

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Empress of China

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18122736868

Visit website

Frisch's Big Boy

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122736524

Visit website

Rally's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122736600

Visit website

Mi Viejo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122743331

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122652715

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18122744128

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.7

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122735300

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 39.8

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.68 one way

$19.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.63 $21.25
premium $4.89 $11.91 $23.82
diesel $5.61 $13.67 $27.33

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: 21.7 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 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lexington, IN

Afternoon in Lexington on Friday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utah, IN

Afternoon in Utah on Friday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Dupont, IN

31 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

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 Lexington, IN to Utah, IN covers 61.9 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 US 50, US 421, State Road 356. 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 miles from Lexington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (SR 62 / State Road 62): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lexington, 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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