Origin
Guthrie, IN
Evening in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, IN
Daniel & Hannah Snipes
Saint Joseph, IN
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
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
Take the exit toward Grant Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
Start on Guthrie Road
Continue on Guthrie Road
Turn right onto Crest Motel Road
Turn right onto Old State Highway 37
Turn left onto SR 37
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56
Continue on US 150; SR 56
Turn right onto US 150
Continue on US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Guthrie, IN · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Guthrie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.00 one way
$22.00 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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