Origin
Crawfordsville, IN
Evening in Crawfordsville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crawfordsville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
152 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crawfordsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Saint Joseph, IN
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Crawfordsville to Saint Joseph, you are looking at a straightforward 152-mile journey through the Indiana heartland. Expect the drive to take approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-65 and I-74, keeping your transit time efficient and predictable. Budgeting around $23 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since both your start and end points are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional character throughout.
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
76 miles from Crawfordsville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient commute, as 93% of this route is dedicated to highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-65, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 89.7 miles. The experience is largely a highway-focused grind, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic roads. While you will transition onto local connectors like Lebanon Road, the vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent at cruising speeds on major interstates. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 89.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 74.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53B
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
5
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
143.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
150 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 89.7 mi | 1h 36m |
| I 74 | 49.3 mi | 55m |
| Lebanon Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Englewood Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 89.7 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
2
Turn right onto North Englewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Englewood Drive
3
Turn right onto SR 32
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 74 East
5
Merge onto I 74
49 mi
·
55 min
·
I 74
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 53B
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 65
90 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
I 65
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
9
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
10
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
11
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
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Perry Crossing Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
13
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
14
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
Given the total travel time of under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. Plan for at least one stop to break up the monotony of the long interstate stretches and keep yourself refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer segments of I-65, as the 89.7-mile stretch offers fewer immediate exit options than smaller roads. Since this is a single-day trip, try to avoid peak traffic hours near major interchanges to ensure you maintain your estimated arrival time. Utilizing that single planned stop effectively will make the drive feel much shorter and more comfortable.
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 76 miles from Crawfordsville, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 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 19m
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 Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville, IN
This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crawfordsville, 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 89.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Crawfordsville, IN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Crawfordsville, 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 89.7 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
$23.09 one way
$46.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.69 | $57.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.28 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Evening in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
22 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 56m 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 74, Lebanon 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 76 miles from Crawfordsville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.09 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 straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crawfordsville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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