Origin
Utah, IN
Evening in Utah on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Vernon, IN
Trevin Rudy
Trip Overview
The drive from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Perry Street, US 50, Green Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on West Perry Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Perry Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN is easy. At 1h 6m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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 left onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
SR 3; SR 7 / South State Street
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 7 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Pike Street
Turn left onto Pike Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Perry Street | 20 mi | 29m |
| US 50 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| Green Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Buckeye Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Roads 3 & 7 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Perry Street
— 20 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Vernon, 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
Continue on US 50; US 421
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West Perry Street
6
Enter roundabout
264 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue
133 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
9
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Walnut Street
10
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Roads 3 & 7
12
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Poplar Street
13
Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
One Street
14
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
15
Turn left onto Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Utah, IN · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Utah, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vernon, IN
The final approach into Vernon, 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
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Vernon, IN
Evening in Vernon on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Versailles, IN
23 mi in
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
1 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
1h 6m 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 Vernon, IN covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Perry Street, US 50, Green Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.05 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.
The drive from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN is easy. At 1h 6m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Utah, IN to Vernon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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