The drive from Utah, IN to Ferdinand, IN covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 71, SR 156 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.1 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.45 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
78.2 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 156.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 156.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 71. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 56 / Importing Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 56 / Importing Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 56 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 56 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 56 / Importing Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / Importing Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 56 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 56 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip|~38m in|Wade Hill Road
Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
154.8 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward SR 162: Ferdinand, Jasper, Santa Claus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward SR 162: Ferdinand, Jasper, Santa Claus
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
58.1 mi
1h 3m
I 71
45.2 mi
48m
SR 156
7.5 mi
13m
State Road 56
6.9 mi
12m
I 265
6.9 mi
8m
Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi
7m
KY 1039
5.5 mi
8m
Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 58.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Ferdinand, IN.
1
Start on George Street
0.3 mi·1 min·George Street
2
Turn left onto SR 56
0.1 mi·12 sec·Importing Street
3
Continue on SR 56
0.1 mi·18 sec·Judiciary Street
4
Turn left onto SR 56
286 ft·5 sec·3rd Street
5
Continue on SR 56
0.1 mi·12 sec·Water Street
6
Continue on SR 56
1.1 mi·1 min·Decatur Street
7
Continue on SR 56
6.9 mi·12 min·State Road 56
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 56
474 ft·13 sec·Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 56
2.6 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 156
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 156
11
Turn right onto North Branch Road
2.8 mi·6 min·North Branch Road
12
Continue on Searcy Ridge Road
3.0 mi·7 min·Searcy Ridge Road
13
Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Wade Hill Road
14
Turn right onto SR 156
5.4 mi·9 min·SR 156
15
Turn right onto SR 101
0.4 mi·45 sec·SR 101
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on KY 1039
0.9 mi·1 min·KY 1039
17
Continue on this road
0.9 mi·1 min·this road
18
Turn straight onto KY 1039
4.5 mi·6 min·KY 1039
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 71 South: LouisvilleUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 71
45 mi·48 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward KY 841 North
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward KY 841 North
23
Merge onto KY 841
3.0 mi·3 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
24
Continue on KY 841
6.1 mi·7 min·Lewis and Clark Bridge
25
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
0.8 mi·57 sec·SR 265; SR 62
26
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi·7 min·I 265; SR 62
27
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
28
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
29
Continue on I 64; SR 62
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 64; SR 62
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 63Toward SR 162: Ferdinand, Jasper, Santa Claus
31
Turn right onto SR 162
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
SR 162
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 78.2 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 34 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferdinand, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Utah, 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 Utah, IN
This is one driving day of about 156.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Utah, 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 I 64 for about 58.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.2 mi from Utah, IN
· 1h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ferdinand, IN
The final approach into Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand, 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.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 156.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.45 one way
$48.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.85
$53.69
premium
$4.89
$30.10
$60.20
diesel
$5.61
$34.53
$69.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.51
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.69
$6.26
EV Truck/SUV
62.6
0
$21.90
$10.01
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Morning
in Utah on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ferdinand, IN
Morning
in Ferdinand on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Madison, IN
78 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
22 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 20m 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 Utah, IN to Ferdinand, IN covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 71, SR 156. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from Utah, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 56 / Importing Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SR 56 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 56 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Utah, IN to Ferdinand, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
