Utah, IN to Wolcottville, IN is 191.6 miles and takes about 4h 25m via US 27 and SR 1, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a route that primarily utilizes highways, making for efficient travel. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a single day of driving, and the estimated fuel cost is quite manageable. Consider this option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B within the state.
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 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
104.4 mi
2h 4m
SR 1
16.5 mi
28m
Lima Road
15.5 mi
22m
US 52
14.5 mi
24m
SR 3
11.1 mi
14m
Indiana Highway 101
7.5 mi
13m
SR 9
5.3 mi
8m
County Road 700 North
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 104.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Wolcottville, IN.
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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
104 mi·2 hr 4 min·US 27
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi·1 min·Lafayette Street
13
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi·2 min·Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi·27 sec·North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 27
15 mi·22 min·Lima Road
Toward US 27 NorthUse the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 3
11 mi·14 min·SR 3
17
Turn left onto US 6
1.6 mi·2 min·West North Street
18
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·County Road 700 North
19
Turn right onto SR 9
5.3 mi·8 min·SR 9
20
Turn left onto West County Line Road
55 ft·1 sec·West County Line Road
21
Arrive at destination
West County Line Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 25m duration, departing in the morning from Utah, IN allows ample time to reach Wolcottville, IN well before evening. The route includes only one recommended stop, and with a total distance of 191.6 miles, you can easily adjust your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the end of the 104.4-mile stretch on US 27, as this is your longest continuous segment before hitting surface roads. The $30 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices. This trip is very manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for any brief detours or unexpected delays.
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 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 42 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 2h 20m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolcottville, 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 191.6 miles and 4h 25m.
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 US 27 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 136.9
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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 152.8 — 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 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
4
152.8 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|US 27 / Lafayette Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lafayette Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.95 one way
$59.91 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.89
$65.78
premium
$4.89
$36.87
$73.74
diesel
$5.61
$42.30
$84.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Richmond, IN Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Williamsburg Pike
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.5
0
$20.12
$9.20
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
EV Truck/SUV
76.6
0
$26.82
$12.26
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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Utah, IN
Late night
in Utah on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wolcottville, IN
Late night
in Wolcottville on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Richmond, 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
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
4h 25m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the 191.6 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway on US 27, covering 104.4 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Lima Road for the remainder of the trip. With a high highway share, anticipate a steady pace with fewer, more spread-out exits for much of the journey.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and SR 1. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / Green Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4h 25m. Total distance: 191.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.4 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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Wolcottville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
