Origin
Austin, IN
Evening in Austin on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, IN
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Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 28.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, Perry Crossing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31.
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 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 256 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 256 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
State Road 111
Turn left onto State Road 111
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| US 31 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Booe Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Road 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
3
Turn right onto SR 256
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
5
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
7
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
8
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
9
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
11
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
12
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
39m 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 Austin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 28.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 31, Perry Crossing Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Austin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Austin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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