Utah, IN to Kentland, IN is 197.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m via I 65, I 74, and US 24, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Indiana, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, it's ideal if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
98.7 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
88.7 mi
1h 39m
I 74
61.6 mi
1h 5m
US 24
17.2 mi
25m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
North Meridian Street
6.3 mi
10m
Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
Southeastern Avenue
5 mi
7m
US 52
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 88.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,416 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,187
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
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 Utah, IN and Kentland, IN.
1
Start on George Street
444 ft·22 sec·George Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi·22 sec·Green Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi·9 min·Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
10 mi·17 min·SR 48
5
Turn right onto SR 101
6.3 mi·10 min·North Meridian Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 74
62 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
1.2 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 94Toward Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi·5 min·Southeastern Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft·5 sec·Southeastern Avenue
11
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on Cruse Street
422 ft·14 sec·Cruse Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Market Street
364 ft·15 sec·East Market Street
14
Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft·20 sec·Dickson Street
15
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
129 ft·5 sec·East Ohio Street
16
Turn right onto Dickson Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dickson Street
17
Turn left onto East New York Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·East New York Street
18
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Pine Street
19
Take the ramp
124 ft·3 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 65 North: ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 65
30 mi·35 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 52
Exit 141Toward US 52 West
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
24
Merge onto I 65
59 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 65
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington
26
Turn left onto US 24; US 231
10 mi·16 min·US 24; US 231
27
Continue on US 24; SR 55
6.7 mi·9 min·US 24; SR 55
28
Continue on US 24; US 52
0.1 mi·16 sec·US 24; US 52
29
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·North 3rd Street
30
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving Utah, IN in the morning allows ample time to reach Kentland, IN well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you can be fairly flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 88.7-mile stretch on I 65, as services might be less frequent than in more urban areas. The total fuel cost is estimated at $35, so plan accordingly.
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 98.7 miles from Utah, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kentland, 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 197.4 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 I 65 for about 88.7 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 90.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 50 / Green Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 50 / Green Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.9 mi into trip|~38m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|East Market Street
Turn right onto East Market Street
Navigation decision point
8
90.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.82 one way
$65.64 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$35.75
$71.50
premium
$5.18
$40.28
$80.56
diesel
$5.35
$41.58
$83.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.2
0
$20.73
$9.48
Efficient EV
49.4
0
$17.27
$7.90
EV Truck/SUV
79
0
$27.64
$12.63
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 May 24, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Evening
in Utah on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 1 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until May 26 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until May 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Kentland, IN
Afternoon
in Kentland on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
ENE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until May 26 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until May 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
84°F
Beech Grove, IN
99 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
4h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 90% of this 197.4-mile trip on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 88.7 miles along I 65. After that, you'll transition to US 24 for the remainder of the drive. Expect a steady flow of traffic and numerous exits on the interstate portions, with a more rural cruising feel once you're on US 24.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
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 23 significant decision points across 197.4 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 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
971 ft476 ft
Total Climb
988 ft
Total Descent
783 ft
Highest Point
971 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
495 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 Utah, IN to Kentland, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Remington along the way.
Remington
179.8 mi in|~3h 36m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 3m. Total distance: 197.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Kentland, 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Kentland, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
