If you are planning a trip from Utah to New Pekin, expect a straightforward journey covering 95.3 miles across Indiana. You should budget about 2 hours and 23 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it is an affordable excursion that does not require an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes SR 56, South Adams Street, and US 50 to navigate through the Midwest. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 56
33.3 mi
51m
South Adams Street
20.7 mi
30m
US 50
17.7 mi
23m
State Road 60
6.6 mi
11m
Clifty Drive
5.6 mi
8m
Green Boulevard
3.9 mi
5m
SR 3
3.7 mi
5m
Salem Bypass
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 56
— 33.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and New Pekin, IN.
1
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
Turn left onto US 421; SR 129
21 mi·30 min·South Adams Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi·2 min·North Michigan Road
7
Turn right onto SR 62
5.6 mi·8 min·Clifty Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
12 mi·18 min·SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 3; SR 56
3.7 mi·5 min·SR 3; SR 56
10
Continue on SR 56; SR 203
21 mi·33 min·SR 56; SR 203
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 60; SR 135
2.1 mi·3 min·Salem Bypass
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
226 ft·3 sec·State Road 60
13
Continue on SR 60
6.6 mi·11 min·State Road 60
14
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of under two and a half hours, you do not need to worry about intensive, multi-day pacing. You can easily complete the entire 95.3-mile distance in a single sitting, though you should factor in your own comfort needs for breaks. Keep in mind that since there are zero scheduled stops in the data, you should plan your own refueling or rest pauses before heading out. To ensure a smooth experience, verify your fuel levels before departure to comfortably cover the $14 estimate. Making use of the route's flexibility is your best advantage, so leave whenever it best suits your plans for the day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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 95.3 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Utah, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 56 for about 33.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 86.5 — 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.
6
21.7 mi into trip|~29m in|US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Turn left onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
49.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|SR 56; SR 62
At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|SR 3; SR 56
At end of road, turn left onto SR 3; SR 56
Navigation decision point
4
86.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|SR 60; SR 135 / Salem Bypass
Turn left onto SR 60; SR 135 / Salem Bypass
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.36
$32.72
premium
$4.89
$18.34
$36.68
diesel
$5.61
$21.04
$42.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Pekin, IN
Late night
in New Pekin on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Madison, IN
48 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
25 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
2h 23m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 57 percent of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for a good portion of the journey. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.3 miles while traveling on SR 56, which allows you to settle into a comfortable rhythm. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the road environment shifts, requiring you to stay alert through both high-speed sections and local stretches. It is a practical drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without excessive monotony.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on SR 56.
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 2h 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 21.7 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
975 ft476 ft
Total Climb
1,082 ft
Total Descent
848 ft
Highest Point
975 ft
~27.2 mi in
Elevation Range
499 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on SR 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 21.7 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Pekin, IN before heading back.
