Origin
Lexington, IN
Morning in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, IN
William Fortunato
Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 31, East Main Street, Perry Crossing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on US Highway 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near US 31 / US Highway 31.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is easy. At 43m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 31 / US Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 31 / US Highway 31
Turn left onto US 31 / US Highway 31
Navigation decision point
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Perry Crossing Road
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
State Road 111
Turn left onto State Road 111
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 31 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Road 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Line Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US Highway 31
— 14.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on SR 203; SR 356
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 31
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 31
3
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
5
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
6
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning in Saint Joseph on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
43m 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 Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 31, East Main Street, Perry Crossing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Lexington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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.
The drive from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is easy. At 43m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 31 / US Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lexington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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