Trip from Fairfield, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

138.1 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 138.1 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 74, SR 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.59 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

69 miles from Fairfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 138.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.6 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 33.6 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 2.5 miles in near SR 101 / Indiana Highway 101.

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 10m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (SR 101 / Indiana Highway 101): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

2.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 101 / Indiana Highway 101

Turn sharp right onto SR 101 / Indiana Highway 101

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

24.1 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 134A Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

136.1 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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	33.6 mi	35m
I 74	29.5 mi	31m
SR 46	19.4 mi	27m
US 31	15.8 mi	21m
State Road 101	9.6 mi	16m
SR 3	7 mi	9m
SR 1	6.1 mi	10m
US 52	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 33.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.

Start on this road

2.5 mi · 9 min · this road

Turn sharp right onto SR 101

1.1 mi · 1 min · Indiana Highway 101

Continue on SR 101

9.6 mi · 16 min · State Road 101

Continue on US 52; SR 1

0.3 mi · 24 sec · US 52; SR 1

Continue on US 52; SR 1

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 52; SR 1

Turn right onto SR 1

6.1 mi · 10 min · SR 1

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 74

29 mi · 31 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 134A Toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

Continue on SR 3

7.0 mi · 9 min · SR 3

Continue on SR 46

12 mi · 17 min · SR 46

Turn left onto SR 46

6.9 mi · 9 min · SR 46

Turn left onto US 31

2.0 mi · 3 min · East National Road

Enter roundabout onto US 31

134 ft · 7 sec · US 31

Continue on US 31

13 mi · 17 min · US 31

Turn right onto US 50

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East Tipton Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 65 South: Louisville

Merge onto I 65

34 mi · 35 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

Arrive at destination

Grant Line 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 69 miles from Fairfield, IN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 30 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 40m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Fairfield, 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 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69 mi from Fairfield, IN · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hope, IN

69 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

Brookville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hope, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Fairfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, IN

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 98.6

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henryville, Indiana

2 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookville, Indiana

2.5 mi

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 98.6

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.2

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.9

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.1

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122460740

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.9

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138.1

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 98.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.59 one way

$43.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.71	$47.41
premium	$4.89	$26.58	$53.15
diesel	$5.61	$30.49	$60.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.4	$14.50	$6.63
Efficient EV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52
EV Truck/SUV	55.2	$19.33	$8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fairfield, IN

Night in Fairfield on Thursday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Night in Saint Joseph on Thursday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hope, IN

69 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 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 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fairfield, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 138.1 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 74, SR 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69 miles from Fairfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 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 10m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Fairfield, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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