Trip from Broad Ripple, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

112.5 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, North Keystone Avenue, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.59 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

56.3 miles from Broad Ripple, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 112.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and North Keystone Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.5 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 13 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 94.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Keystone Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North Keystone Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Keystone Avenue

Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

9.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

5

104 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

5

110.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60

Navigation decision point

4

110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | State Road 111

Turn left onto State Road 111

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	94.5 mi	1h 43m
North Keystone Avenue	4.4 mi	9m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	3.4 mi	4m
US 31	2.9 mi	4m
Perry Crossing Road	2.7 mi	6m
State Road 111	1.8 mi	3m
Kessler Boulevard East Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 94.5 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Winthrop Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue

2

Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Kessler Boulevard East Drive

3

Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue

4.4 mi · 9 min · North Keystone Avenue

Use the straight lane.

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 70 West

5

Merge onto I 70

3.4 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 65

Use the slight left lane.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

8

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

9

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31

10

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road

11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60

12

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

13

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 56.3 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.5 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 25 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m

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 Broad Ripple, 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 Broad Ripple, IN

This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Broad Ripple, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 94.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.3 mi from Broad Ripple, IN · 1h 10m into the drive

town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lowell, IN

56 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.5 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, IN

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.3

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.1 mi

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.3 mi

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

2.4 mi

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.3

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Very expen mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 16.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.3

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.5

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 112.5

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 112.5

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 112.5

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.3

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.59 one way

$35.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.31	$38.62
premium	$4.89	$21.65	$43.30
diesel	$5.61	$24.84	$49.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.8	$11.81	$5.40
Efficient EV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50
EV Truck/SUV	45	$15.75	$7.20

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Broad Ripple, IN

Evening in Broad Ripple on Friday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Evening in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

33 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 18m 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 Broad Ripple, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, North Keystone Avenue, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.3 miles from Broad Ripple, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 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 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Broad Ripple, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Saint Joseph, IN

Nearby Places

Pines

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Pines

The Capital Grille

Five Guys

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

Siam Square

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

Culver’s

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Georgia Street Grind

Coffee Crossing

Coffee Crossing

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

Coffee Crossing

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

Indy with Kids

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broad Ripple, IN

Saint Joseph, IN

Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 18m on the road

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