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Trip from Morristown, 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 45m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, IN
Craig Adderley
Utah, IN
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
Morristown, IN to Utah, IN is 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m via I 74 and SR 48, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward drive between two Indiana locations. With 94% of the trip on highways, expect a primarily efficient transit. This is a short, same-day trip, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another, longer adventure. You won't need to worry about significant time off for this leg.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Morristown, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 42.5 mi | 45m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 9 | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Green Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| George Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 42.5 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on US 52
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
297 ft
·
4 sec
·
SR 9
3
Continue on SR 9
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 9
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 9 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
43 mi
·
45 min
·
I 74; US 421
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
7
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 101
8
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 48
9
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 148
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto George Street
468 ft
·
24 sec
·
George Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to enjoy the full day at your destination in Utah, IN, or use this drive as a quick connection point. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $12, you can easily cover this on a single tank. There are no specified stops on this route, so plan for a restroom break before you leave Morristown or once you arrive. Pay attention as you transition off I 74; the change from high-speed interstate to state roads can require a slight adjustment in driving style.
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 39.4 miles from Morristown, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 48m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morristown, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morristown, IN
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Morristown, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Morristown, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 78.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 9
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward SR 9 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 9 South
6
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
5
73.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
SR 148
Turn right onto SR 148
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 50 / Green Boulevard
Turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
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: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Morristown, IN
Morning in Morristown on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Utah, IN
Morning in Utah on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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 45m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the 78.9 miles spent on faster roads like I 74. You'll experience a significant stretch of 42.5 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the highway driving to feel quite continuous until you approach the end of your drive. The shift from interstate to state roads like SR 48 and SR 9 will likely bring a noticeable change in the number of exits and local traffic.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near SR 9.
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 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (SR 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Morristown, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
57 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 4.2 miles (SR 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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