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Trip from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Aurora, IN

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Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Adams Street, US 50, SR 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on South Adams Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.8 miles from Aurora, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 91.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Adams Street is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 SR 56 / Importing Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 13m 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 (SR 56 / Importing Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / West Eads Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 56 / Importing Street

Turn left onto SR 56 / Importing Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50 / West Eads Parkway

Turn left onto US 50 / West Eads Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
21.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | SR 56; SR 62

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Adams Street 20.7 mi 30m
US 50 17.7 mi 23m
SR 56 16.6 mi 25m
I 65 13.4 mi 14m
Clifty Drive 5.6 mi 8m
SR 3 3.7 mi 5m
Green Boulevard 3.5 mi 4m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: South Adams Street — 20.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.

1

Start on this road

61 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Mechanic Street

263 ft · 16 sec · Mechanic Street
3

Turn left onto SR 56

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Importing Street
4

Turn left onto US 50

360 ft · 11 sec · West Eads Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 50

3.5 mi · 4 min · Green Boulevard
6

Continue on US 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 50

17 mi · 22 min · US 50
8

Turn left onto US 421; SR 129

21 mi · 30 min · South Adams Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto North Michigan Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Road
10

Turn right onto SR 62

5.6 mi · 8 min · Clifty Drive
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

12 mi · 18 min · SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto SR 3; SR 56

3.7 mi · 5 min · SR 3; SR 56
13

Continue on SR 56; SR 203

4.5 mi · 7 min · SR 56; SR 203
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
15

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · I 65
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
17

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
18

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
19

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
20

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
21

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
22

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Aurora, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 20 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Aurora, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Adams Street for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Aurora, IN · 1h 6m into the drive

county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, IN

46 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.

Popular next leg

Madison, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

46.4 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Versailles, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Aurora, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jendy's Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hanover, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.4

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18128668578

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

1 mi

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henryville, Indiana

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Jendy's Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.4

Hanover, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18128668578

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.8

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122652715

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.6

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.8

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Empress of China

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.8

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18122736868

Visit website

Frisch's Big Boy

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.8

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122736524

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Rally's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.8

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122736600

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.7

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.7

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 19.6

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.34 one way

$28.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.74 $31.48
premium $4.89 $17.65 $35.29
diesel $5.61 $20.25 $40.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 16, 2026

Origin

Aurora, IN

Morning in Aurora on Saturday

Local time

6:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Morning in Saint Joseph on Saturday

Local time

6:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

74°F

Madison, IN

46 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Adams Street, US 50, SR 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Aurora, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.34 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / Importing Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / West Eads Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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