Origin
Utah, IN
Night in Utah on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Utah, IN to Taylor, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
158 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
23 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Taylor, IN
Ariel Knox
Trip Overview
The drive from Utah, IN to Taylor, IN covers 158 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, I 65, SR 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.70 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
79 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 158 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.6 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 42 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 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 65. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 158 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 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.9 mi into trip
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~38m in
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I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
147.2 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward SR 38: Lafayette, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward SR 38: Lafayette, Dayton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Utah, IN to Taylor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
147.2 mi in
|
~3h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 61.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 65 | 56.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| North Meridian Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Sunnyside Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| East 350 South | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| West 500 South | 1.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Taylor, 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
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
11
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on Cruse Street
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cruse Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Market Street
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
14
Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dickson Street
15
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Ohio Street
16
Turn right onto Dickson Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dickson Street
17
Turn left onto East New York Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East New York Street
18
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Pine Street
19
Take the ramp
124 ft
·
3 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
24
Merge onto I 65
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 65
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 168
Toward SR 38: Lafayette, Dayton
26
Turn right onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
SR 38
27
Continue on SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 38
28
Turn left onto South 475 East
527 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 475 East
29
Continue on East 350 South
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 350 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on Veteran's Memorial Parkway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Veteran's Memorial Parkway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on 350
492 ft
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on East 350 South
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 350 South
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on Veteran's Memorial Parkway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Veteran's Memorial Parkway
34
Continue on East 350 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 350 South
35
Continue on County Road 350
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 350
36
Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old US Highway 231
37
Continue on Old US Hwy 231
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Hwy 231
38
Turn right onto West 500 South
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West 500 South
39
Turn slight left onto South 150 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 150 West
40
Turn right onto West 550 South
275 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 550 South
41
Turn left
252 ft
·
11 sec
42
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 79 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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.
+
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 158 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 74 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79 mi from Utah, IN · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.
Arriving in Taylor, IN
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$24.70 one way
$49.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.12 | $54.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.41 | $60.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.88 | $69.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger
Lafayette, IN
Tesla
24 DCFC
The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Lebanon Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Lebanon, IN
Tesla
11 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Zionsville, IN
Tesla
10 DCFC
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
Shelbyville, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Tesla: 9
EV Connect: 3
Electrify America: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
eVgo Network: 2
Blink Network: 1
Non-Networked: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Taylor, IN
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
38 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 25m 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 Taylor, IN covers 158 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 65, SR 48. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79 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 $24.70 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 27 significant decision points across 158 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 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Utah, IN to Taylor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
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