Utah, IN to Worthington, IN is 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 12m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive, meaning you won't be on a single type of road for the entire journey. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a straightforward option for a relatively short haul. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.
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
66.1 miles from Utah, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
21.7 mi
29m
West Perry Street
20 mi
29m
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi
22m
SR 7
14.9 mi
22m
SR 46
9.2 mi
13m
US Highway 231
8.7 mi
12m
Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi
12m
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 21.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah, IN and Worthington, 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
Continue on US 50; US 421
20 mi·29 min·West Perry Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 50
157 ft·2 sec·US 50
7
Continue on US 50
3.9 mi·5 min·US 50
8
Turn right onto SR 7
15 mi·22 min·SR 7
9
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi·5 min·State Street
10
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi·2 min·3rd Street
11
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
8.4 mi·12 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
12
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi·13 min·SR 46
13
Turn left onto SR 46
19 mi·22 min·Van Buren Street
14
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·South College Avenue
15
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto South Patterson Drive
0.3 mi·56 sec·South Patterson Drive
17
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2.2 mi·3 min·West 3rd Street
18
Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 48
19
Continue on SR 43
3.9 mi·5 min·SR 43
20
Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road
0.2 mi·15 sec·Porter Ridge Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Porter Ridge Road
5.2 mi·8 min·Porter Ridge Road
22
Continue on Vilas Road
422 ft·15 sec·Vilas Road
23
Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi·3 min·New Hope Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; SR 67
8.7 mi·12 min·US Highway 231
26
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.3 mi·1 min·3rd Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Jefferson Street
28
Arrive at destination
SR 157
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 12m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any brief stops you might need. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Utah, IN, as there's only one recommended stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 21.7-mile stretch on US 50, to avoid any unexpected delays. This route is flexible enough that you can easily adjust your timing based on traffic or your personal preference for breaks.
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 66.1 miles from Utah, IN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 35m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthington, 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 132.2 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 50 for about 21.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 132 — 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.
5
41.6 mi into trip|~59m in|US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|SR 7
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
5
123.1 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231
Navigation decision point
6
132 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|SR 157 / North Jefferson Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157 / North Jefferson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.67 one way
$41.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.69
$45.39
premium
$4.89
$25.44
$50.88
diesel
$5.61
$29.19
$58.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.7
0
$13.88
$6.35
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.57
$5.29
EV Truck/SUV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Worthington, IN
Late night
in Worthington on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 12m 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 drive offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 50, West Perry Street, and Van Buren Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.7 miles on US 50. This mix means you'll likely transition from faster highway speeds to more local driving as you approach your destination. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a varied pace and scenery throughout the 3h 12m trip.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 15 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 41.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on US 50. 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 41.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 45.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Worthington, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
