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Trip from Middlebury, 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 17m

Distance

103.1 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Downtown Middlebury, IN, IN

Middlebury, IN

Jay Brand

town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middlebury, IN to Saint John, IN covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 231, SR 157 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.12 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

51.5 miles from Middlebury, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 103.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.1 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 59; SR 246.

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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (SR 157): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 59; SR 246

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 157

Turn right onto SR 157

Navigation decision point

4
10.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 157

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 157

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
14.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 157

At end of road, turn left onto SR 157

Navigation decision point

5
100 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 60.1 mi 1h 4m
US 231 16.4 mi 23m
SR 157 12.9 mi 22m
South Commercial Street 3 mi 4m
Hochstetler Street 2.7 mi 3m
County Road 425 E 1.8 mi 3m
SR 59 1.4 mi 3m
New Harmony Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Martz Market Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Martz Market Street
2

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

1.4 mi · 3 min · SR 59; SR 246
3

Continue on SR 157

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 157
4

Turn right onto SR 157

4.4 mi · 7 min · SR 157
5

Turn left onto SR 157

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Seventh Street
6

Continue on SR 157

2.7 mi · 3 min · Hochstetler Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 157

4.0 mi · 6 min · SR 157
8

At end of road, turn left onto SR 157

3.1 mi · 5 min · SR 157
9

Turn straight onto US 231; SR 67

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Commercial Street
10

Turn slight left onto US 231; SR 57

16 mi · 23 min · US 231; SR 57
11

Turn left onto SR 58

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Ellen Street
12

Continue on SR 58

1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
13

Turn left onto SR 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · SR 58
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
15

Merge onto I 69

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 69
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 15 Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
17

Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
18

Continue on New Harmony Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
19

Turn right onto St John Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
20

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 51.5 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 23 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 16m 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 51m

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

Before You Leave

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

+

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

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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 Middlebury, IN

This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Middlebury, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 60.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.5 mi from Middlebury, IN · 1h 16m into the drive

town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, IN

52 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

Linton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Middlebury, 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 60.1 miles.

Arriving in Saint John, IN

The final approach into Saint John, 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 John, IN.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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 60.4
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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 103.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.12 one way

$32.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.70 $35.39
premium $4.89 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $22.76 $45.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.83 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 17, 2026

Origin

Middlebury, IN

Morning in Middlebury on Saturday

Local time

8:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint John, IN

Morning in Saint John on Saturday

Local time

7:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 3 mph 12% chance Live forecast

69°F

Montgomery, IN

52 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

1 hour earlier

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

Temperature spread

6 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 17m 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 Middlebury, IN to Saint John, IN covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, US 231, SR 157. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Middlebury, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.12 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 is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (SR 157): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (SR 157): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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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