Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
210.3 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: Daniel's Richard
The drive from Utah, IN to Johnson, IN covers 210.3 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Importing Street, Judiciary Street, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.56 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
105.2 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 210.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Importing Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Judiciary Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decatur Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 56 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Johnson, IN.
Start on George Street
Turn left onto Importing Street
Continue on Judiciary Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Continue on Water Street
Continue on Decatur Street
Continue on State Road 56
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Turn straight
Turn right onto North Branch Road
Continue on Searcy Ridge Road
Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road
Turn right
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight
Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
Merge slight left
Turn left onto State Road 168
Continue on East Park Street
Continue on Walnut Street
Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street
Turn right onto South Mill Street
Turn left onto State Road 165
Turn left onto West Creek 970
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Utah, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 210.3 miles and 4h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.2 mi from Utah, IN · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Johnson, 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 Johnson, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.56 one way
$57.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
| premium | $4.15 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.08 | $10.09 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Utah on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Johnson on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
105 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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