Origin
Liberty, IN
Morning in Liberty on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, IN to Utah, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
This 47.3-mile drive from Liberty, Indiana, to Utah, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. The route focuses heavily on highways, with 64% of the journey on these types of roads, making for a straightforward experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $7, this is an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest. The straightforward nature of this route means you won't need to worry about overnight stops, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you pace your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 1 | 16.5 mi | 28m |
| State Road 101 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| US 52 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Bielby Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pribble Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Green Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Eads Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 1
— 16.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on US 27
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 101
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
3
Continue on SR 101
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
State Road 101
4
Continue on US 52; SR 1
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 52; SR 1
5
Continue on US 52; SR 1
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 52; SR 1
6
Turn right onto SR 1
17 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 1
7
Turn right onto Pella Crossing
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pella Crossing
8
Continue on Pribble Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Pribble Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bielby Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 50
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Eads Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 50
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Green Boulevard
12
Turn left onto George Street
468 ft
·
24 sec
·
George Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
George Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.7 miles from Liberty, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27 / North Main Street
Depart onto US 27 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Pella Crossing
Turn right onto Pella Crossing
Navigation decision point
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
SR 48 / Bielby Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48 / Bielby Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 50 / West Eads Parkway
Turn right onto US 50 / West Eads Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
George Street
Turn left onto George Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Utah, IN
Morning in Utah on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Guilford, IN
24 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
3 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as 64% of the route utilizes these faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.5 miles on SR 1, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The primary roads guiding you include SR 1, State Road 101, and Indiana Highway 101, suggesting a mix of state and county routes. This drive is designed for efficiency, with minimal deviations from main thoroughfares.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on SR 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 1 and State Road 101. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 / North Main Street.
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 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (Pella Crossing): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (SR 48 / Bielby Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on SR 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (Pella Crossing): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles (SR 48 / Bielby Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Utah, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Utah, IN
More trips to Utah, IN
Explore more options from Liberty, IN or browse trips ending in Utah, IN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.