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Trip from Guthrie, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

81 mi

130 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

Downtown Guthrie, IN, IN

Guthrie, IN

Daniel & Hannah Snipes

Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Guthrie, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 37, West US Highway 150, Southeast Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 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

40.5 miles from Guthrie, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 81 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 81 miles, with most of the trip on SR 37 and West US Highway 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on SR 37.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and West US Highway 150. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in near US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 70.9 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
33.4 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | US 150

Keep slight left at fork onto US 150 toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New...
7
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
5
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward Grant Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 3 Toward Grant Line Road
5
76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Guthrie, IN to Saint Joseph, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

70.9 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 150

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 37 30.9 mi 37m
West US Highway 150 26.8 mi 31m
Southeast Main Street 10.4 mi 14m
Grant Line Road 4.6 mi 8m
I 265 3 mi 3m
US 150 2.3 mi 3m
Guthrie Road 2 mi 7m
Crest Motel Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 37 — 30.9 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Guthrie Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Guthrie Road
2

Continue on Guthrie Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Guthrie Road
3

Turn right onto Crest Motel Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crest Motel Road
4

Turn right onto Old State Highway 37

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Old State Highway 37
5

Turn left onto SR 37

31 mi · 37 min · SR 37
6

Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56

0.1 mi · 8 sec · East Main Street
7

Continue on US 150; SR 56

0.2 mi · 14 sec · East Main Street
8

Turn right onto US 150

10 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street
9

Continue on US 150

27 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 150
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 150

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 150
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 265; SR 62
Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 3 Toward Grant Line Road
13

Keep slight left at fork

183 ft · 5 sec
14

Turn left onto Grant Line Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road
15

Arrive at destination

Grant Line 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 40.5 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 18 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.5 miles or 56m 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 31m

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 Guthrie, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guthrie, IN

This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Guthrie, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.5 mi from Guthrie, IN · 56m into the drive

Downtown Greenville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, IN

41 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

Orleans, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paoli, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Guthrie, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.00 one way

$22.00 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $12.28 $24.56
premium $4.15 $13.23 $26.47
diesel $3.75 $11.96 $23.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.89
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
EV Truck/SUV 32.4 0 $11.34 $5.18

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Guthrie, IN

Evening in Guthrie on Friday

Local time

5:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Evening in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

5:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Greenville, IN

41 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

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

1h 48m 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 Guthrie, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 37, West US Highway 150, Southeast Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Guthrie, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 70.9 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.2 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Guthrie, IN to Saint Joseph, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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