Pine, IN to Utah, IN is 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m via Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and US 421, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on surface roads, making it a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate cruise. It's a straightforward, single-day option if you're looking for a relatively short hop within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.6 miles from Pine, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi
2h 25m
US 421
62.8 mi
1h 8m
I 465
12.5 mi
14m
I 69
10.5 mi
12m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
SR 101
6.2 mi
9m
SR 148
5.1 mi
9m
I 865
5.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 132.6 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,632 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,183
Quietest
2 AM
~275 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on Clark Road
1.0 mi·4 min·Clark Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Airport Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Airport Road
3
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Industrial Highway
0.3 mi·44 sec·Industrial Highway
5
Turn slight left onto US 12; US 20
3.6 mi·6 min·West 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto I 65
133 mi·2 hr 25 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi·6 min·I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 465
13 mi·14 min·I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi·12 min·I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 421
Exit 49Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern AvenueUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 421
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: CincinnatiUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 156Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
13
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi·9 min·SR 101
14
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi·17 min·SR 48
15
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi·9 min·SR 148
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi·18 sec·Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto George Street
468 ft·24 sec·George Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 57m estimated drive time, leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $44 estimated cost suggests a moderate consumption. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning plans. The significant portion on surface roads means you'll encounter more local intersections and potential for slower speeds compared to interstate travel.
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 125.6 miles from Pine, IN, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.6 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Pine, 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 Pine, IN
This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Pine, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 132.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 138.5 and 229.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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138.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
143.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|I 465
Merge onto I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
166.6 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
166.8 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
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229.4 mi into trip|~4h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.10 one way
$74.19 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.95
$81.91
premium
$4.72
$46.64
$93.28
diesel
$4.80
$47.43
$94.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.4
0
$26.38
$12.06
Efficient EV
62.8
0
$21.98
$10.05
EV Truck/SUV
100.5
1
$35.17
$16.08
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Pine, IN
Afternoon
in Pine on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WNW 10 to 15 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Utah, IN
Afternoon
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 3 to 9 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
66°F
Beech Grove, IN
126 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$20
near mile 8.7
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good amount of time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway covers 132.6 miles before you transition to other roads. You'll notice the change from higher-speed travel to more local traffic patterns as you move between Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and US 421.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.6 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 138.5 miles in near I 865.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 251.2 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 138.5 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft476 ft
Total Climb
644 ft
Total Descent
762 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
~233.3 mi in
Elevation Range
536 ft
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 Pine, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Utah, which is in the Southwest region of the United States, is well known for its incredible scenic beauty and year round outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, water skiing, horseback riding, camping, and rock climbing. The capital city of Salt Lake City has a number of unique modern and historical sites to visit, including Temple Square, the headquarters for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 251.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Utah, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 138.5 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.6 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Utah, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
