Origin
Patoka, IN
Afternoon in Patoka on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
179.5 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patoka, IN
Jerry Geraldi
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Patoka to Utah, Indiana, expect a 179.5-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes to complete. This drive serves as a straightforward day trip, meaning you can easily manage the distance without needing an overnight stay. Your path primarily follows US 50 East, along with segments on 16th Street and West Commerce Street, keeping you entirely within the Midwest region. Budget about $24 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating smaller roads over high-speed highway travel.
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
89.8 miles from Patoka, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route features a 0% highway share, placing you firmly on local roads for the duration of the trip. The road personality is defined by its turn-heavy nature rather than long, monotonous stretches, so you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. In fact, there is no significant highway cruising here, with 0 miles of the trip occurring on long, uninterrupted stretches of US 50 East. Expect a changing landscape as you transition through various local corridors, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns that characterize this 179.5-mile path.
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.
US 50 East 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tipton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckeye Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 50 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patoka, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
20 mi
·
22 min
3
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, US 150 East: Washington
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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US 50 East, US 150 East: Washington
4
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
5
Keep slight left
9.8 mi
·
14 min
6
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn slight left
2.8 mi
·
4 min
8
Turn right onto 16th Street
24 mi
·
34 min
·
16th Street
9
Continue on West Commerce Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Commerce Street
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on West Tipton Street
21 mi
·
31 min
·
West Tipton Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
207 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckeye Street
15
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
Madison Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
20 mi
·
29 min
20
Continue straight
18 mi
·
23 min
21
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
5 min
22
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
George Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the 3-hour and 34-minute drive, as the constant turns can make for a more demanding experience than a standard interstate cruise. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimate can fluctuate based on your specific vehicle and driving habits. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize daylight travel to ensure better visibility for navigating local road intersections. Use the lack of high-speed highway segments to your advantage by taking a relaxed pace and enjoying the change of scenery.
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 89.8 miles from Patoka, IN, or about 1h 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
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 Patoka, 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 Patoka, IN
This is one driving day of about 179.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patoka, 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 89.8 mi from Patoka, IN · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Patoka, 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
$27.26 one way
$54.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.89 | $67.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.88 | $79.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.85 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.13 | $11.49 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Utah, IN
Afternoon in Utah on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
16 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
3h 34m 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 Patoka, IN to Utah, IN covers 179.5 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50 East, 16th Street, West Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.8 miles from Patoka, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.26 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.
The drive from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Patoka, IN to Utah, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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