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Trip from Utah, IN to Lexington, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

62.1 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

Airam Dato-on

Downtown Lexington, IN, IN

Lexington, IN

William Fortunato

Trip Overview

The drive from Utah, IN to Lexington, IN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Adams Street, US 50, SR 356 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on South Adams Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 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.

Midpoint

31 miles from Utah, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Utah, IN to Lexington, IN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Adams Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.

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 32m 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles (North Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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 left onto US 50 / Green Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
21.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
42.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | North Michigan Road

Turn right onto North Michigan Road

Navigation decision point

6
49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | SR 56; SR 62

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | SR 62 / State Road 62

Turn left onto SR 62 / State Road 62

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Adams Street 20.7 mi 30m
US 50 17.7 mi 23m
SR 356 7.2 mi 12m
Clifty Drive 5.6 mi 8m
SR 56 5.1 mi 7m
Green Boulevard 3.9 mi 5m
North Michigan Road 1.5 mi 2m
State Road 62 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Adams Street — 20.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on George Street

444 ft · 28 sec · George Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 50

3.9 mi · 5 min · Green Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 50

17 mi · 22 min · US 50
5

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129

21 mi · 30 min · South Adams Street
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto North Michigan Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Road
7

Turn right onto SR 62

5.6 mi · 8 min · Clifty Drive
8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

5.1 mi · 7 min · SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto SR 62

0.3 mi · 24 sec · State Road 62
10

Turn right onto SR 356

7.2 mi · 12 min · SR 356
11

Arrive at destination

SR 203; SR 356

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31 miles from Utah, IN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 14 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Utah, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Utah, IN

This is one driving day of about 62.1 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Utah, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Adams Street for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Utah, IN · 43m into the drive

Downtown Dupont, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dupont, IN

31 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

Elrod, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Versailles, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lexington, IN

The final approach into Lexington, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Empress of China

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

0.1 mi

Frisch's Big Boy

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

0.1 mi

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Empress of China

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18122736868

Visit website

Frisch's Big Boy

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122736524

Visit website

Rally's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122736600

Visit website

Mi Viejo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122743331

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122652715

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18122744128

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122735300

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.2

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.71 one way

$19.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.66 $21.32
premium $4.89 $11.95 $23.90
diesel $5.61 $13.71 $27.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Night in Utah on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington, IN

Night in Lexington on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Dupont, IN

31 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

21 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

1h 32m 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 Lexington, IN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Adams Street, US 50, SR 356. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $9.71 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 32m 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles (North Michigan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Utah, IN to Lexington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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