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Trip from Mulberry, 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

3h 18m

Distance

158.9 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

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

This 158.9-mile drive from Mulberry, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. With an estimated duration of 3 hours and 18 minutes, it's a manageable trip, and the fuel cost is projected to be around $25. The route primarily utilizes I-65 and US-31, making it efficient for travelers looking to cover ground quickly. Given its relatively short length and highway nature, this drive is ideal as a day trip, offering a convenient way to connect two points within the Midwest region without requiring an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, so expect a smooth and predictable ride.

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

79.4 miles from Mulberry, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-65 and US-31. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 141.6 miles on I-65, which means consistent speeds and minimal slowdowns. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with the interstate forming the backbone of the trip. While there are brief segments on local roads like West Mulberry Jefferson Road at the beginning, the vast majority of your time will be spent on high-speed, multi-lane highways. Expect a straightforward driving experience geared towards reaching your destination promptly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 141.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Mulberry Jefferson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 18m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
36.9 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 141.6 mi 2h 38m
West Mulberry Jefferson Road 4.2 mi 12m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
SR 28 2.5 mi 3m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
North County Road 580 West 1.2 mi 4m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 141.6 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

9 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

36 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right onto South Main Street

458 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn slight left onto Jefferson Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Road
5

Continue on West Mulberry Jefferson Road

4.2 mi · 12 min · West Mulberry Jefferson Road
6

Turn right onto North County Road 580 West

1.2 mi · 4 min · North County Road 580 West
7

Turn right onto SR 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · SR 28
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

28 mi · 30 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65
Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 65
Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
14

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
15

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
16

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
17

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
18

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
19

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Saint Joseph with plenty of daylight. The drive is only 3 hours and 18 minutes, so you can afford to be flexible with stops. With only one recommended stop and a projected fuel cost of $25, budgeting is simple. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 141.6-mile stretch on I-65, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. Planning a quick fuel and rest stop around the halfway point will ensure you stay comfortable for the entire journey.

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 79.4 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.6 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 35 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 40m

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

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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 Mulberry, IN

This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Mulberry, 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 141.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.4 mi from Mulberry, IN · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

79 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

Zionsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Mulberry, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 45.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henryville, Indiana

0.7 mi

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.9 mi

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

2.4 mi

Chapati

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 45.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13174059874

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 90.8

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18125262376

Visit website

Max & Erma's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 90.8

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125266250

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.2

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.2

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

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 158.9

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.4

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

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

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.5

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 56.7

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.84 one way

$49.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.28 $54.55
premium $4.89 $30.58 $61.16
diesel $5.61 $35.08 $70.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.7 0 $16.68 $7.63
Efficient EV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36
EV Truck/SUV 63.6 0 $22.25 $10.17

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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

Mulberry, IN

Evening in Mulberry on Friday

Local time

6:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Evening in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

6:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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

3h 18m 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 Mulberry, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, West Mulberry Jefferson Road, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Mulberry, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.84 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 18m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Mulberry, 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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