Origin
Utah, IN
Afternoon in Utah on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Utah, IN to Rochester, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
181.9 mi
293 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Rochester, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Utah, IN to Rochester, IN covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Meridian Street, I 74, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.4 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.44 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
90.9 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 181.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Utah, IN to Rochester, IN covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 81.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 181.9 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 83.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 50 / Green Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
83.7 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
84.2 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
|
US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
7
98.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
99.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 81.4 mi | 1h 43m |
| I 74 | 61.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 69 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| Sunnyside Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Rochester, 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
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
13
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
14
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
19
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
21
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
22
Merge onto US 31
75 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
North Meridian Street
23
Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
24
Turn straight onto SR 14; SR 25
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
26
Arrive at destination
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 90.9 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 40 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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 181.9 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 North Meridian Street for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.9 mi from Utah, IN · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.4 miles.
Arriving in Rochester, IN
The final approach into Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
$28.44 one way
$56.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Kokomo, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Bunker Hill, Indiana
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Rochester, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Kokomo, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Rochester, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Rochester, Indiana
InCharge
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Blink: 1
Other: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.47 | $11.64 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Rochester, IN
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
91 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
18 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 50m 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 Rochester, IN covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, I 74, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.9 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 $28.44 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 21 significant decision points across 181.9 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 83.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Utah, IN to Rochester, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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