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Trip from Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

Downtown Odon, IN, IN

Odon, IN

Mathias Reding

Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

This 91.7-mile journey from Odon to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it’s an economical trip. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a turn-heavy experience rather than open highway cruising. Since it’s a relatively short drive within the Midwest region, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating smaller roads and don't mind frequent turns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Odon, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 91.7-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly engaged with steering and navigation. Since there's no designated longest uninterrupted stretch, you can anticipate frequent changes in direction. This type of driving profile suggests a route that winds through communities and rural areas, requiring your full attention throughout the 1 hour and 51 minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Broadway Street
4th Street
West Main Street
East Main Street
Southeast Main Street
Highway 150
I 64 East
I 265 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Broadway Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Spring Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · North Spring Street
2

Turn right

3.8 mi · 6 min
3

Turn right

12 mi · 16 min
4

Turn left onto East Broadway Street

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Broadway Street
5

Continue on 4th Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · 4th Street
6

Turn right

13 mi · 19 min
7

At the end of the road, turn left

8.8 mi · 12 min
8

Continue on West Main Street

259 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

400 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street
10

Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · East Main Street
11

Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

10 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street
12

Continue on West US Highway 150

27 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 150
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 265 East, SR 62 East
15

Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Grant Line Road
16

Keep slight left

184 ft · 6 sec
17

Turn left onto Grant Line Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 51 minute duration and 91.7-mile distance, departing in the morning allows ample time for your day. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive with no specific stops recommended, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than highways, and the estimated fuel cost is $14. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map, as the frequent turns on local roads mean it's easy to miss a required direction.

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 45.9 miles from Odon, IN, or about 55m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 55m 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 Odon, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Odon, IN

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Odon, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Odon, IN · 55m into the drive

Downtown French Lick, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

French Lick, IN

46 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

Loogootee, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

French Lick, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Odon, 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

$14.34 one way

$28.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.74 $31.48
premium $4.89 $17.65 $35.29
diesel $5.61 $20.25 $40.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 10, 2026

Origin

Odon, IN

Evening in Odon on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Evening in Saint Joseph on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 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

17 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 51m 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 Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Street, 4th Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Odon, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.34 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 Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Odon, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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