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Trip from Montgomery, IN to Utah, IN

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Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

133.4 mi

215 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m

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

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town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Montgomery, IN

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Downtown Utah, IN, IN

Utah, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery, IN to Utah, IN covers 133.4 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, 16th Street, West Tipton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.7 miles from Montgomery, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 133.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and 16th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 78 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 19 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 78 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and 16th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50; US 150.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 50; US 150): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.3 miles (US 50 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50; US 150

Depart onto US 50; US 150

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
39.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 50 / 16th Street

Turn right onto US 50 / 16th Street

Navigation decision point

4
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 50 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 50 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
91.7 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 78 mi 1h 52m
16th Street 24.3 mi 34m
West Tipton Street 21 mi 31m
Buckeye Street 3.9 mi 6m
US 50 BUS 2.8 mi 4m
West Walnut Street 1.3 mi 2m
West Commerce Street 1 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 78 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 50; US 150

25 mi · 37 min · US 50; US 150
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

9.8 mi · 14 min · US 50
3

Turn left onto US 50; SR 37

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 50; SR 37
4

Turn slight left onto US 50 BUS

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 50 BUS
5

Turn right onto US 50

24 mi · 34 min · 16th Street
6

Continue on US 50; SR 135

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street
7

Turn left onto US 50

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on US 50

21 mi · 31 min · West Tipton Street
9

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec
10

Continue

206 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street
12

Continue on West Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
13

Turn right onto Buckeye Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
14

Enter roundabout onto US 50

40 ft · 0 sec · US 50
15

Continue on US 50

20 mi · 29 min · US 50
16

Continue on US 50; SR 129

18 mi · 23 min · US 50; SR 129
17

Continue on US 50

4.0 mi · 5 min · US 50
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto George Street

400 ft · 17 sec · George Street
19

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 66.7 miles from Montgomery, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.7 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, IN

This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, 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 US 50 for about 78 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.7 mi from Montgomery, IN · 1h 38m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

67 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Montgomery, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78 miles.

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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.86 one way

$41.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.90 $45.80
premium $4.89 $25.67 $51.34
diesel $5.61 $29.45 $58.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40 0 $14.01 $6.40
Efficient EV 33.4 0 $11.67 $5.34
EV Truck/SUV 53.4 0 $18.68 $8.54

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 32 minutes from now

Origin

Montgomery, IN

Night in Montgomery on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utah, IN

Night in Utah on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

30 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

3h 16m 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 Montgomery, IN to Utah, IN covers 133.4 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, 16th Street, West Tipton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Montgomery, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50; US 150): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.3 miles (US 50 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Montgomery, IN to Utah, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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