This straightforward 82.4-mile journey from Maumee, Indiana, to Utah, Indiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, requiring just about 2 hours and 20 minutes of driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes major roads like US 50 and SR 258, making it a focused highway drive. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this relatively short distance. It's a practical choice for when you need to cover ground efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Maumee, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
41.5 mi
58m
SR 258
12.8 mi
19m
East Tipton Street
11.4 mi
17m
West County Road 1000 North
4 mi
15m
Buckeye Street
3.9 mi
6m
SR 135
2.5 mi
3m
West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi
4m
West Walnut Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 41.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maumee, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on Pike Road
25 ft·1 sec·Pike Road
2
Continue on Pike Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·Pike Road
3
Turn right onto West County Road 1000 North
4.0 mi·15 min·West County Road 1000 North
4
Turn right onto North County Road 800 West
0.2 mi·56 sec·North County Road 800 West
5
Turn left onto West County Road 975 North
0.1 mi·33 sec·West County Road 975 North
6
Turn slight right onto Buffalo Pike
0.3 mi·59 sec·Buffalo Pike
7
Turn left onto Old 925 North
0.8 mi·3 min·Old 925 North
8
Continue on West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi·4 min·West County Road 890 North
9
Continue on SR 135
1.9 mi·2 min·SR 135
10
Turn right onto SR 135
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 135
11
Turn left onto West Columbus Pike
0.4 mi·1 min·West Columbus Pike
12
Turn straight onto SR 58
1.0 mi·2 min·SR 58
13
Turn straight onto SR 258
13 mi·19 min·SR 258
14
Turn right onto SR 11
322 ft·14 sec·North Ewing Street
15
Turn left onto SR 11
377 ft·14 sec·East 5th Street
16
Turn right onto SR 11
0.4 mi·1 min·North Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto US 50
11 mi·17 min·East Tipton Street
18
Enter roundabout
25 ft·0 sec
19
Continue
206 ft·4 sec
20
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi·4 min·Buckeye Street
21
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi·2 min·West Walnut Street
22
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Buckeye Street
23
Enter roundabout onto US 50
40 ft·0 sec·US 50
24
Continue on US 50
20 mi·29 min·US 50
25
Continue on US 50; SR 129
18 mi·23 min·US 50; SR 129
26
Continue on US 50
4.0 mi·5 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft·17 sec·George Street
28
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Given its short 2-hour, 20-minute duration, this trip offers excellent flexibility for when you want to depart. There are no mandated stops in the data, but remember to factor in time for any personal needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 41.5-mile stretch on US 50, as it's the longest uninterrupted section. Since this is a quick drive, you can easily fit it into a morning or afternoon, allowing you to maximize your time at either end of your journey.
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 41.2 miles from Maumee, IN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 18 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 1h 22m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maumee, 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 Maumee, IN
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Maumee, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip|~16m in|West County Road 975 North
Turn left onto West County Road 975 North
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip|~30m in|West Columbus Pike
Turn left onto West Columbus Pike
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip|~53m in|SR 11 / North Ewing Street
Turn right onto SR 11 / North Ewing Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip|~53m in|SR 11 / East 5th Street
Turn left onto SR 11 / East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.14
$28.29
premium
$4.89
$15.86
$31.71
diesel
$5.61
$18.19
$36.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.54
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Maumee, IN
Late night
in Maumee on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
20 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
2h 20m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with approximately 70% of your drive being on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.5 miles along US 50, offering a good period of steady travel. While predominantly highway, the use of roads like East Tipton Street can introduce more local traffic elements as you approach your destination. This drive balances efficient travel with the occasional shift in road character, keeping things engaging without being overly complex.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and SR 258. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near West County Road 975 North.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (West County Road 975 North): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (West Columbus Pike): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (SR 11 / North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (West County Road 975 North): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (West Columbus Pike): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (SR 11 / North Ewing Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Utah, IN before heading back.
