Origin
Ogden Dunes, IN
Afternoon in Ogden Dunes on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
252.8 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
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6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden Dunes, IN
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Utah, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN covers 252.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillcrest Road, Dunes Highway, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.52 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
126.4 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 252.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 252.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillcrest Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Road | — | — |
| Dunes Highway | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| I 65 | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| SR 101 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hillcrest Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
509 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunes Highway
4
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
5
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
7
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Indianapolis
11
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
13
Merge slight right
13 mi
·
14 min
14
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 101: Sunman, Milan
18
Turn right
6.2 mi
·
9 min
19
Turn left
10 mi
·
17 min
20
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
9 min
21
Turn right onto Green Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Green Boulevard
22
Turn left onto George Street
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
George Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 126.4 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
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 56 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.4 miles or 2h 6m 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 28m
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 Ogden Dunes, 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 Ogden Dunes, IN
This is one driving day of about 252.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Ogden Dunes, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.4 mi from Ogden Dunes, IN · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.4 miles from Ogden Dunes, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.52 one way
$79.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.39 | $86.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.65 | $97.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.54 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Utah on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
126 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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 13m 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 Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN covers 252.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillcrest Road, Dunes Highway, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.4 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.52 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 is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ogden Dunes, IN to Utah, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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