Troy, IN to Utah, IN is 162 miles and takes about 3 hours 37 minutes via I 64, SR 62, and US 50, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Indiana. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a functional route for moving between these locations efficiently. Consider this trip if you need a direct path and prioritize reaching your destination with minimal fuss. It’s a solid choice for a single-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81 miles from Troy, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
42.6 mi
46m
SR 62
29.8 mi
42m
US 50
21.5 mi
28m
US 421
20.7 mi
30m
SR 37
18.6 mi
25m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
SR 56
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 42.6 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, IN and Utah, IN.
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Start on Spring Street
0.2 mi·58 sec·Spring Street
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Turn left onto SR 66
2.7 mi·4 min·State Road 66
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Continue on SR 66
0.4 mi·50 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 66
3.7 mi·5 min·Payne Street
5
Continue on SR 37
19 mi·25 min·SR 37
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
43 mi·46 min·I 64
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
6.4 mi·7 min·I 265; SR 62
Exit 121Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
9
Continue on SR 265; SR 62
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 265; SR 62
10
Take the exit onto SR 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 62
Exit 10Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
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Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
323 ft·6 sec·SR 62
12
Turn slight right onto SR 62
29 mi·42 min·SR 62
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
5.1 mi·7 min·SR 56; SR 62
14
Turn left onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Michigan Road
16
Turn left onto US 421
21 mi·30 min·US 421
17
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
442 ft·19 sec·South Tanglewood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 50; SR 129
17 mi·23 min·US 50; SR 129
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 50
4.0 mi·5 min·US 50
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto George Street
400 ft·17 sec·George Street
21
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 37 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 42.6 miles on I 64, to ensure you don't need to detour for gas. The $25 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 81 miles from Troy, IN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 40m 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 57m
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 Troy, 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 Troy, IN
This is one driving day of about 162 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Troy, 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 I 64 for about 42.6 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 68.5 and 140.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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68.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
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77.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|SR 62
Take the exit onto SR 62 toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
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78 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
112.6 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Turn left onto SR 62 / Clifty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
140.4 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|South Tanglewood Road
Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.33 one way
$50.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.81
$55.62
premium
$4.89
$31.18
$62.35
diesel
$5.61
$35.77
$71.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.01
$7.78
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.68
$10.37
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Troy, IN
Night
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Goshen, IN
81 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
31 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
3h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on major roads like I 64, SR 62, and US 50. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including one segment of 42.6 miles on I 64 without needing to exit. While mostly highway, the inclusion of SR 62 and US 50 means you’ll encounter some variations in road type as you progress. Expect a consistent driving experience that allows for steady progress towards Utah, IN.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 68.5 miles in near I 265; SR 62.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 68.5 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (SR 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles (SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Troy, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Charlestown along the way.
Charlestown
77.7 mi in|~1h 35m|via SR 62
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 162 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 68.5 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (SR 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles (SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Utah, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
