Origin
Crothersville, IN
Late night in Crothersville on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crothersville, 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
41m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crothersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
Crothersville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is 31 miles and takes about 41m via I 65 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Indiana. Given its brief duration, it’s an ideal route for a quick trip or as a segment within a larger journey. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a straightforward and efficient path. Consider this trip if you need to cover a short distance without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 highway-focused drive, with 76% of the 31 miles spent on major roads like I 65 and US 31. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.7 miles on I 65, offering a period of consistent speed. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of US 31 and Perry Crossing Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery and pace. Expect a generally efficient drive with minimal slowdowns, typical of interstate travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 20.7 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 1.5 miles in.
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 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
State Road 111
Turn left onto State Road 111
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Armstrong Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Road 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Line Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 20.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on US 31
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Armstrong Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 65
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
6
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
7
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
9
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
10
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Saint Joseph on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
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
12 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
41m 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 Crothersville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 31 miles and takes about 41m 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 15.5 miles from Crothersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Crothersville, 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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