Utah, IN to Bicknell, IN is 149.3 miles and takes about 3h 40m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll find the route offers a straightforward path, with most of your travel along US 50. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $23 for this leg.
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
74.6 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
39.6 mi
57m
West Commerce Street
24.9 mi
35m
West Perry Street
20 mi
29m
SR 58
17.8 mi
26m
I 69
10.6 mi
11m
SR 358
8.2 mi
14m
SR 54
5.3 mi
7m
Buckeye Street
3.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 39.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Bicknell, IN.
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Start on George Street
444 ft·28 sec·George Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
3.9 mi·5 min·Green Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 50
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 50
17 mi·22 min·US 50
5
Continue on US 50; US 421
20 mi·29 min·West Perry Street
6
Enter roundabout
264 ft·4 sec
7
Continue
133 ft·2 sec
8
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Buckeye Street
9
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi·2 min·East Walnut Street
10
Continue on Buckeye Street
2.6 mi·4 min·Buckeye Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 50
247 ft·8 sec·US 50
12
Continue on US 50
22 mi·33 min·US 50
13
Turn right onto US 50
25 mi·35 min·West Commerce Street
14
Turn right onto US 50
407 ft·12 sec·H Street
15
Turn left onto US 50
0.4 mi·49 sec·15th Street
16
Turn left onto US 50
413 ft·11 sec·M Street
17
Turn right onto US 50
1.7 mi·2 min·16th Street
18
Turn right onto SR 37
3.9 mi·4 min·SR 37
19
Turn left onto SR 54; SR 58
5.3 mi·7 min·SR 54; SR 58
20
Continue on SR 58
17 mi·25 min·SR 58
21
Turn right onto US 231
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 231
22
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
23
Merge onto I 69
11 mi·11 min·I 69
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 76Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
25
Turn right onto SR 58
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 58
26
Continue on SR 358
1.8 mi·3 min·SR 358
27
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358
3.5 mi·5 min·SR 57; SR 358
28
Continue on SR 358
6.4 mi·11 min·SR 358
29
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67
2.2 mi·3 min·4th St
30
Continue on SR 67
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
31
Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Freelandville Avenue
32
At end of road, turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·East 3rd Street
33
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 40m duration, leaving Utah, IN in the morning will comfortably get you to Bicknell, IN by midday. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a major town is 39.6 miles on US 50, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep your fuel budget around $23, and consider topping off your tank in Utah, IN before you depart to maximize your flexibility.
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 74.6 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 50m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bicknell, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Utah, 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 Utah, IN
This is one driving day of about 149.3 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Utah, 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 US 50 for about 39.6 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 133.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / Green Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
41.6 mi into trip|~59m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
43.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
46.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
133.2 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.34 one way
$46.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.63
$51.26
premium
$4.89
$28.73
$57.46
diesel
$5.61
$32.96
$65.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
EV Truck/SUV
59.7
0
$20.90
$9.56
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 17, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bicknell, IN
Late night
in Bicknell on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 40m 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.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 149.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily be on US 50, which offers a consistent pace for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.6 miles along US 50, providing a good opportunity to settle in. While not entirely highway, the route avoids overly technical or winding sections, offering a generally smooth driving experience as you make your way across the landscape.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Utah, IN to Bicknell, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.
Odon
133.2 mi in|~3h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on US 50. 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 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 Bicknell, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
