Trip from Ellettsville, IN to Saint John, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

112.6 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

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

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Ellettsville, IN

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ellettsville, IN to Saint John, IN covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, State Road 46, New Harmony Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.60 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 Ellettsville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	99 mi	1h 46m
State Road 46	3.9 mi	7m
New Harmony Road	1.4 mi	3m
St John Road	1.1 mi	4m
West Temperance Street	0.7 mi	1m
East Boonville New Harmony Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 99 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 46

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Temperance Street

Continue on SR 46

3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46

Take the exit

6.0 mi · 7 min

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

Continue on New Harmony Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

Turn right onto St John Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

Arrive at destination

St John 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 Ellettsville, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 43m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ellettsville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ellettsville, IN

This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 11m.

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

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

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 99 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Linton, 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

Clear Creek, IN

Fuel and coffee

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

Graham, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Ellettsville, 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 99 miles.

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

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Don chuy mexican restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.3 mi

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

2 mi

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18126742018

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 8

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 111.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

10.5 mi into trip | ~15m 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

109.5 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

109.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | East Boonville New Harmony Road

Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

Navigation decision point

111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | St John Road

Turn right onto St John Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.60 one way

$35.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.33	$38.66
premium	$4.89	$21.67	$43.34
diesel	$5.61	$24.86	$49.72

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	$11.82	$5.40
Efficient EV	28.2	$9.85	$4.50
EV Truck/SUV	45	$15.76	$7.21

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 15, 2026

Origin

Ellettsville, IN

Afternoon in Ellettsville on Saturday

Local time

2:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint John, IN

Afternoon in Saint John on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

1 hour earlier

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

Temperature spread

2 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 11m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 69.9

View on nps.gov

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 112.6

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

112.6 mi in 2h 11m, mostly highway — 99 mi of that is on I 69.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 99 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and State Road 46. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ellettsville, IN to Saint John, IN is easy. At 2h 11m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint John, IN before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Ellettsville, IN to Saint John, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

Don chuy mexican restaurant

China Star Buffet

King Gyros Restaurant

Bobe's Pizza Express

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

Village Inn Restaurant

American Table Family Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVBOLT Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ellettsville, IN

Saint John, IN

1 hour earlier

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 11m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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