The drive from Utah, IN to Ligonier, IN covers 192.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, US 33, SR 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.08 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
96.2 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 192.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 192.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and US 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 33. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 192.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.4 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.9 mi into trip|~44m in|US 52; SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
Navigation decision point
5
158.9 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|US 33
Take the exit onto US 33
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
104.4 mi
2h 4m
US 33
27.9 mi
35m
SR 1
16.5 mi
28m
US 52
14.5 mi
24m
Indiana Highway 101
7.5 mi
13m
Lincolnway South
5.1 mi
8m
SR 48
2.7 mi
4m
Pribble Road
2.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 104.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Ligonier, IN.
1
Start on George Street
444 ft·22 sec·George Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 50
1.3 mi·2 min·Green Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 50
1.3 mi·2 min·West Eads Parkway
4
Turn left onto SR 48
2.7 mi·4 min·SR 48
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Pribble Road
2.6 mi·5 min·Pribble Road
6
Continue on Pella Crossing
0.4 mi·58 sec·Pella Crossing
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
17 mi·28 min·SR 1
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
14 mi·24 min·US 52; SR 1
9
Continue on SR 101
7.5 mi·13 min·Indiana Highway 101
10
Continue on SR 101
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 27
104 mi·2 hr 4 min·US 27
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi·1 min·Lafayette Street
13
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi·2 min·Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi·27 sec·North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 27
1.1 mi·1 min·Lima Road
Toward US 27 North
16
Turn left onto SR 930
1.6 mi·2 min·West Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit onto SR 930
0.2 mi·23 sec·SR 930
Toward SR 930 West
18
Merge onto SR 930
0.3 mi·21 sec·Goshen Road
19
Continue on US 33
0.5 mi·39 sec·US 33
20
Take the exit onto US 33
27 mi·35 min·US 33
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on US 33
5.1 mi·8 min·Lincolnway South
22
Continue on SR 5
0.6 mi·1 min·Lincoln Way South
23
Continue on SR 5
0.3 mi·1 min·South Cavin Street
24
Turn right onto Pigeon Street
38 ft·1 sec·Pigeon Street
25
Arrive at destination
Pigeon Street
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 96.2 miles from Utah, IN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 42 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 2h 21m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ligonier, 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 192.4 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 US 27 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.2 mi from Utah, IN
· 2h 21m into the drive
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 137.4
Decatur, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+12607243500
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.08 one way
$60.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.03
$66.05
premium
$4.89
$37.03
$74.05
diesel
$5.61
$42.48
$84.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Electrify America Charging Station
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Blink
1 DCFC
Electrify America: 1
Tesla: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.7
0
$20.20
$9.24
Efficient EV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
EV Truck/SUV
77
0
$26.94
$12.31
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Morning
in Utah on Saturday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ligonier, IN
Morning
in Ligonier on Saturday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Richmond, IN
96 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
24 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
4h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ligonier, IN covers 192.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, US 33, SR 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.2 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 $30.08 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Utah, IN to Ligonier, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
