Origin
Anderson, IN
Late night in Anderson on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
142 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, IN
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Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
This 142-mile drive from Anderson, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 89% of the route being on interstates. Budget around $22 for fuel for this trip. The Midwest scenery is consistent throughout, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between Hoosier State destinations. With only one recommended stop, you can be quite flexible with your timing.
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
71 miles from Anderson, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 142-mile trip, with 89% of your journey taking place on interstates like I-65 and I-69. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 87 miles on I-65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the profile is predominantly highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you navigate through Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. The overall feel is efficient and direct, minimizing complexity for the driver.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 87 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 142 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 87 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 69 | 37 mi | 42m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 87 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on Jackson Street
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left
357 ft
·
31 sec
3
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brown-Delaware Street
4
Continue on Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brown Street
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pendleton Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 38
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 69; SR 38
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 69
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 65
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 65
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
18
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
19
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
20
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
22
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
Given this route's manageable 142-mile length and 2-hour 50-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Anderson in the morning to maximize daylight, or consider an early afternoon departure if you prefer a more relaxed start. With the longest stretch being 87 miles on I-65, plan for a mid-drive break around that point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Anderson to avoid unnecessary stops.
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 71 miles from Anderson, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71 miles or 1h 27m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anderson, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Anderson, IN
This is one driving day of about 142 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Anderson, 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 65 for about 87 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71 mi from Anderson, IN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71 miles from Anderson, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87 miles.
Arriving in Saint Joseph, IN
The final approach into Saint Joseph, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Joseph, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.20 one way
$44.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
| Efficient EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Late night in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Greenwood, IN
71 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
30 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 50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 69, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71 miles from Anderson, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 142 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anderson, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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