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Trip from Utah, IN to Flora, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

156.6 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

Downtown Utah, IN, IN

Utah, IN

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Downtown Flora, IN, IN

Flora, IN

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a road trip from Utah, Indiana, to Flora, Indiana, covers 156.6 miles and typically takes around 3 hours and 29 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is approximately $24, making it an affordable option. Primarily utilizing I-74, I-65, and SR 39, this route is largely highway-focused, offering a straightforward travel experience through the heart of the Midwest. You'll find the journey efficient and manageable for a day trip.

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

78.3 miles from Utah, IN

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 156.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey taking place on major interstates. Expect stretches where you'll be cruising on I-74 for up to 61.6 miles without a significant change in scenery. While the majority of the route involves steady highway driving, you will transition between different major roadways like I-74 and I-65, and eventually onto SR 39. This mix ensures a consistent pace for most of your travel, with the character of the road remaining largely consistent throughout the 156.6-mile distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 156.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50 / Green Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue

Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
21.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 146 Toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Utah, IN to Flora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Sheridan along the way.

Sheridan

124.3 mi in | ~2h 35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 61.6 mi 1h 5m
I 65 33.2 mi 39m
SR 39 11.5 mi 16m
SR 48 10.1 mi 17m
State Route 75 8 mi 14m
North Meridian Street 6.3 mi 10m
Sunnyside Avenue 5.1 mi 9m
Southeastern Avenue 5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 61.6 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on George Street

444 ft · 22 sec · George Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 50

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Green Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto SR 148

5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

At end of road, turn left onto SR 48

10 mi · 17 min · SR 48
5

Turn right onto SR 101

6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7

Merge onto I 74

62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on this road

1.2 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 94 Toward Southeastern Avenue
9

Continue on Southeastern Avenue

3.6 mi · 5 min · Southeastern Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

106 ft · 5 sec · Southeastern Avenue
11

Continue on Southeastern Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on Cruse Street

422 ft · 14 sec · Cruse Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto East Market Street

364 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street
14

Turn left onto Dickson Street

526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
15

Turn left onto East Ohio Street

129 ft · 5 sec · East Ohio Street
16

Turn right onto Dickson Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dickson Street
17

Turn left onto East New York Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East New York Street
18

Turn right onto North Pine Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Pine Street
19

Take the ramp

124 ft · 3 sec
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto I 65

30 mi · 35 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
24

Merge onto I 65

3.6 mi · 3 min · I 65
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 146 Toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan
26

Turn right onto SR 47

1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47
27

Turn left onto SR 39

12 mi · 16 min · SR 39
28

Turn left onto US 421; SR 39

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Kyger Street
29

Turn right onto SR 75

4.7 mi · 8 min · Delphi Avenue
30

Continue on SR 75

0.5 mi · 54 sec · SR 75
31

Turn right onto SR 75

5.0 mi · 8 min · County Road 100 West
32

Continue on SR 75

8.0 mi · 14 min · State Route 75
33

Turn right onto SR 18

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Division Line Road
34

Turn left

54 ft · 3 sec
35

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 156.6-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the interstate segments. With a duration of just under 3.5 hours, you likely won't need to break up the trip, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear exit point is about 61.6 miles on I-74. This relatively short trip offers flexibility, so you can adjust your timing based on your needs.

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 78.3 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.3 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flora, 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 156.6 miles and 3h 29m.

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 74 for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.3 mi from Utah, IN · 1h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

78 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

Greensburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Flora, IN

The final approach into Flora, 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 Flora, 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

$24.48 one way

$48.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.88 $53.76
premium $4.89 $30.14 $60.27
diesel $5.61 $34.58 $69.15

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: 54.8 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 47 0 $16.44 $7.52
Efficient EV 39.2 0 $13.70 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.92 $10.02

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 15, 2026

Origin

Utah, IN

Evening in Utah on Thursday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flora, IN

Evening in Flora on Thursday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

19 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 29m 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 Flora, IN covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 65, SR 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 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 $24.48 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 demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 156.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Utah, IN to Flora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Sheridan along the way.

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