Utah, IN to Winamac, IN is 191.7 miles and takes about 4h 12m via I 74 and North Meridian Street, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest. The profile is a mix of highway and surface roads, suggesting you'll experience both faster travel and more local driving. With only one recommended day for this drive, it's a manageable trip for a single day, ideal for those looking for a straightforward route without needing an overnight stop.
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
95.8 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
61.8 mi
1h 6m
North Meridian Street
44.4 mi
57m
Logansport Bypass Road
24.8 mi
36m
US 35
22.5 mi
32m
I 69
10.4 mi
12m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
Keystone Parkway
5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,510 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~444 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Winamac, 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
38 mi·47 min·North Meridian Street
23
Take the exit onto US 35
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 35
Exit 166Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 35
22 mi·32 min·US 35
25
Take the exit onto US 24; US 35
0.6 mi·1 min·US 24; US 35
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
26
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
25 mi·36 min·Logansport Bypass Road
27
Continue on US 35
0.8 mi·1 min·South Monticello Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 35
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 12m duration, departing Utah, IN in the morning should allow ample time to reach Winamac before evening. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 61.8 miles on I 74, so plan a break before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, ensure your tank is full before you leave to avoid needing to search for fuel on potentially less-trafficked surface roads. The single stop indicated suggests you can comfortably complete this trip in one day.
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 95.8 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 59m 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winamac, 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 191.7 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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
$31.87 one way
$63.74 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$34.72
$69.43
premium
$5.18
$39.12
$78.23
diesel
$5.35
$40.38
$80.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.5
0
$20.13
$9.20
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.77
$7.67
EV Truck/SUV
76.7
0
$26.84
$12.27
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Evening
in Utah on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 2 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 4 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Winamac, IN
Evening
in Winamac on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 2 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:37PM EDT until June 4 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
68°F
Lawrence, IN
96 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 12m 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?
About 60% of this 191.7-mile drive is on highways like I 74. You'll experience a stretch of 61.8 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter a mixed driving experience, with periods of higher-speed travel giving way to more local traffic and lower speeds as you near your destination in Winamac.
60% 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 191.7 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
999 ft476 ft
Total Climb
805 ft
Total Descent
576 ft
Highest Point
999 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
523 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Utah, IN and Winamac, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte and Rochester.
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 12m. Total distance: 191.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Winamac, 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 6 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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Winamac, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
