If you are planning a trip from Utah to Sheridan, Indiana, expect a journey covering 117.4 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 31 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You will navigate primarily via Green Boulevard, Sunnyside Avenue, and North Meridian Street to reach your destination. Budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest locations. Since this is a straightforward trek within the state, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to easily complete the loop or reach your destination in one go.
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
58.7 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
61.8 mi
1h 6m
North Meridian Street
12.3 mi
18m
I 69
10.4 mi
12m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
Keystone Parkway
5 mi
7m
State Road 38
3.7 mi
5m
I 465
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Sheridan, 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
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi·1 min·US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland AvenueUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi·59 sec·US 421
Toward I 465 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi·12 min·I 69; I 465
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 465
13
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi·56 sec·I-465 WB
14
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi·3 min·I 465
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 33Toward Keystone AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right
172 ft·6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th StreetUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi·44 sec·North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout
113 ft·6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
19
Continue
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft·11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
21
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi·7 min·Keystone Parkway
22
Merge onto US 31
6.1 mi·8 min·North Meridian Street
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 136Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
24
At end of road, turn left onto SR 38
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheridan Avenue
25
Continue on SR 38
3.7 mi·5 min·State Road 38
26
Turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi·29 sec·East 6th Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto SR 38
0.1 mi·9 sec·Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
SR 38
Trip Plan
Because this route is entirely local, you should plan for plenty of variability in your travel time depending on traffic levels. With only one stop necessary along the 117.4-mile path, use that break strategically to stretch and refuel your vehicle for the roughly $18 cost. Leaving during off-peak hours is a smart way to avoid potential congestion on these busy local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your GPS is mounted clearly so you can navigate the frequent transitions between Green Boulevard, Sunnyside Avenue, and North Meridian Street without missing a turn.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 26 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 17m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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 117.4 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 74 for about 61.8 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 99.2 — 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.
7
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
7
98.8 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
99.2 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.35 one way
$36.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.15
$40.30
premium
$4.89
$22.59
$45.19
diesel
$5.61
$25.92
$51.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.27
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.44
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sheridan, IN
Late night
in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Hope, IN
59 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
8 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 31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will spend the entire 2 hours and 31 minutes navigating surface roads. The character of the path is defined by its local nature, requiring you to stay alert as you transition across the various segments of Green Boulevard, Sunnyside Avenue, and North Meridian Street. Expect a technical driving experience where the constant turns keep you engaged throughout the 117.4-mile journey.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Meridian Street. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 117.4 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 83.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sheridan, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
Noblesville
111 mi in|~2h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 117.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Sheridan, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / Green Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheridan, IN before heading back.
