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Trip from Utah, IN to Spiceland, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

78 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m

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 Spiceland, IN, IN

Spiceland, IN

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Utah, IN to Spiceland, IN covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, SR 3, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.19 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

39 miles from Utah, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 78 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 78 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 21.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 3. 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 53m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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.
4
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 48

At end of road, turn left onto SR 48

Navigation decision point

5
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward SR 3 North: Rushville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 134B Toward SR 3 North: Rushville
5
77.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 21.3 mi 22m
SR 3 19.4 mi 28m
South Main Street 13.9 mi 20m
SR 48 10.1 mi 17m
North Meridian Street 6.3 mi 10m
Sunnyside Avenue 5.1 mi 9m
National Road 0.5 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 21.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Spiceland, 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

21 mi · 22 min · I 74
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 134B Toward SR 3 North: Rushville
9

Turn straight onto SR 3

17 mi · 24 min · SR 3
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 3

14 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
11

Turn right onto US 40; SR 3

0.5 mi · 41 sec · National Road
12

Continue on US 40; SR 3

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Washington Street
13

Turn left onto SR 3

2.4 mi · 3 min · SR 3
14

Turn slight left onto 5th Street

438 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street
15

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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 39 miles from Utah, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 17 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 56m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spiceland, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Utah, IN

This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Utah, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 21.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39 mi from Utah, IN · 56m into the drive

Downtown Clinton, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, IN

39 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

Clinton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greensburg, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spiceland, IN

The final approach into Spiceland, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.19 one way

$24.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.39 $26.78
premium $4.89 $15.01 $30.02
diesel $5.61 $17.22 $34.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 16, 2026

Origin

Utah, IN

Evening in Utah on Thursday

Local time

6:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Spiceland, IN

Evening in Spiceland on Thursday

Local time

6:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

6 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 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Spiceland, IN covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 3, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 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 $12.19 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 53m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point.
The route from Utah, IN to Spiceland, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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