Utah, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN is 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m via US 27 and SR 1, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region, and is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it an efficient option for a single-day trip. Consider this drive if you need a direct path with minimal fuss between these two points.
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
82.8 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
US 27
97.4 mi
1h 56m
SR 1
16.5 mi
28m
US 52
14.5 mi
24m
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi
13m
Indiana Highway 101
7.5 mi
13m
Schwartz Road
4 mi
6m
SR 48
2.7 mi
4m
Pribble Road
2.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 97.4 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Leo-Cedarville, IN.
1
Start on George Street
444 ft·22 sec·George Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 50
1.3 mi·2 min·Green Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 50
1.3 mi·2 min·West Eads Parkway
4
Turn left onto SR 48
2.7 mi·4 min·SR 48
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Pribble Road
2.6 mi·5 min·Pribble Road
6
Continue on Pella Crossing
0.4 mi·58 sec·Pella Crossing
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
17 mi·28 min·SR 1
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
14 mi·24 min·US 52; SR 1
9
Continue on SR 101
7.5 mi·13 min·Indiana Highway 101
10
Continue on SR 101
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 27
97 mi·1 hr 56 min·US 27
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
13
Merge onto I 469
12 mi·13 min·Ronald Reagan Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
15
Turn right onto SR 37
0.2 mi·24 sec·Maysville Road
16
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
426 ft·10 sec·Saint Joseph Center Road
17
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
4.0 mi·6 min·Schwartz Road
18
Turn slight left onto Antwerp Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Antwerp Road
19
Turn left onto Saint Joe Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Saint Joe Road
20
Turn right onto Halter Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Halter Road
21
Continue on Clay Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Clay Street
22
Turn right onto SR 1
0.2 mi·17 sec·Saint Joseph Street
23
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi·18 sec·Main Street
24
Continue on SR 1
0.5 mi·42 sec·Leo Road
25
Turn right onto Ivans Lane
0.1 mi·23 sec·Ivans Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Ivans Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 47m duration, departing in the morning is ideal to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire 165.7-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, so flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel as you embark on the 97.4-mile stretch on US 27, as it's the longest part of the journey before you'll encounter another opportunity to refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $26 makes budgeting straightforward.
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 82.8 miles from Utah, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 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 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leo-Cedarville, 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 165.7 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 27 for about 97.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 35.5
Brookville, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
Kuhns Den Bar & Grill
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 118.3
Geneva, Indiana
Hours: 3 pm–12 am
+12603687441
Riverview Bar & Restaurant
3.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Later in the drive, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 130.2
Decatur, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+12607243500
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 158.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.4 mi into trip|~16m in|SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.9 mi into trip|~44m in|US 52; SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
Navigation decision point
5
158.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.81 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.44
$56.89
premium
$4.89
$31.89
$63.77
diesel
$5.61
$36.58
$73.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 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
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.95
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
EV Truck/SUV
66.3
0
$23.20
$10.60
Gas CO2
58 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 17, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leo-Cedarville, IN
Late night
in Leo-Cedarville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Richmond, IN
83 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
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 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 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience with a 92% highway share, meaning you'll be on faster, more direct routes for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 97.4 miles on US 27, offering a sustained period of cruising without frequent stops or turns. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficiency, rather than winding country lanes or urban navigation.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.4 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and SR 1. 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 47m drive. You will face about 14 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 2.6 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 97.4 miles on US 27. 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 2.6 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Leo-Cedarville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
