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Trip from Danville, IN to Saint John, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

152.6 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Downtown Danville, IN, IN

Danville, IN

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, IN to Saint John, IN covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, South Chestnut Street, SR 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.86 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.3 miles from Danville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 152.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 6m highway drive covering 152.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Chestnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Chestnut Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.

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 3h 6m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
25.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | SR 39 / State Road 39

Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
28.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 69
5
28.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
50.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
149.5 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 120.8 mi 2h 10m
South Chestnut Street 7.6 mi 11m
SR 39 6.5 mi 9m
Morgan Street 6.4 mi 11m
Kentucky Street 2.1 mi 3m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
South State Road 39 1.4 mi 2m
New Harmony Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 120.8 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IN and Saint John, IN.

1

Start on this road

39 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SR 39

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Cross Street
3

Continue on SR 39

1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39
4

At end of road, turn left onto SR 39

0.2 mi · 18 sec · SR 39
5

Turn right onto SR 39

2.9 mi · 4 min · SR 39
6

Turn left onto SR 39

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
7

Turn slight right onto SR 39

6.4 mi · 11 min · Morgan Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on SR 39

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
9

Turn right onto SR 39; SR 42

155 ft · 7 sec · SR 39; SR 42
10

Turn left onto SR 39

7.6 mi · 11 min · South Chestnut Street
11

Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 39; SR 67
12

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
15

Continue on SR 39

175 ft · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
17

Merge onto I 69

22 mi · 24 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
20

Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
21

Continue on New Harmony Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
22

Turn right onto St John Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
23

Arrive at destination

St John Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Danville, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.8 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 34 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint John, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Danville, 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 Danville, IN

This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Danville, 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 69 for about 120.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.3 mi from Danville, IN · 1h 38m into the drive

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

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

Ellettsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Danville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.8 miles.

Arriving in Saint John, IN

The final approach into Saint John, 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 John, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 110.5
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 152.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.86 one way

$47.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.19 $52.39
premium $4.89 $29.37 $58.73
diesel $5.61 $33.69 $67.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.8 0 $16.02 $7.32
Efficient EV 38.2 0 $13.35 $6.10
EV Truck/SUV 61 0 $21.36 $9.77

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Danville, IN

Late night in Danville on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint John, IN

Late night in Saint John on Friday

Local time

12:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

76 mi in

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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

3h 6m 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 Danville, IN to Saint John, IN covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Chestnut Street, SR 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 miles from Danville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 3h 6m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danville, IN to Saint John, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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