Origin
Smyrna, IN
Morning in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, 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 14m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, IN
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Utah, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, IN to Utah, IN covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, West Deputy Pike Road 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 $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 49.3 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 10 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 3 miles in near SR 7.
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 14m 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 3 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 7
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Turn left onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Michigan Road
Turn left onto Michigan Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
South Tanglewood Road
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~45m 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 |
| West Deputy Pike Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Clifty Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| SR 7 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Tanglewood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| George Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 21.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on West Deputy Pike Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Deputy Pike Road
2
Turn right onto SR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
3
Turn left onto SR 62
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifty Drive
4
Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Michigan Road
5
Turn left onto US 421
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 421
6
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
442 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 50
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
George Street
10
Arrive at destination
George Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Smyrna, IN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Smyrna, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Utah on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Versailles, IN
25 mi in
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
22 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 14m 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 Smyrna, IN to Utah, IN covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, US 421, West Deputy Pike Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Smyrna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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 14m 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 3 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 62 / Clifty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Smyrna, 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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