Origin
Corydon, IN
Evening in Corydon on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corydon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, IN
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
Trip Overview
The drive from Corydon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 26.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Grant Line Road, I 265 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.06 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Corydon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Grant Line Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 64.
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 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
890 ft
493 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
422 ft
Highest Point
890 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
397 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Grant Line Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 62 / East Chestnut Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 62 / East Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 62; SR 337 / North Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 62 / East Chestnut Street
Turn right onto SR 62 / East Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 62; SR 337 / North Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto SR 62; SR 337 / North Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Grant Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Grant Line Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| I 265 | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Road 135 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 337 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corydon, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on North Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn right onto SR 62
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto SR 62; SR 337
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Capitol Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 337
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 337
5
Turn right onto SR 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 135
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 265; SR 62
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
10
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Grant Line Road
12
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 13.3 miles from Corydon, IN, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 26.7 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
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 Corydon, 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 Corydon, IN
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Corydon, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Corydon, IN · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Corydon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Evening in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
35m 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 Corydon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 26.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Grant Line Road, I 265. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Corydon, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 62 / East Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 62; SR 337 / North Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Corydon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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