Origin
Princes Lakes, IN
Evening in Princes Lakes on Thursday
Local time
5:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princes Lakes, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Old Hospital Road, National Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 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
39.9 miles from Princes Lakes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 79.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Old Hospital Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.5 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 59.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Old Hospital Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Lakeview Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 79.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (East Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Lakeview Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (Dyson Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Lakeview Drive
Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Lakeview Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto West Lakeview Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dyson Drive
Turn right onto Dyson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 59.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| Old Hospital Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| National Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East County Road 750 South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hospital Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on Hoover Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Drive
2
Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
439 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Lakeview Drive
3
Keep slight right at fork onto West Lakeview Drive
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeview Drive
4
Turn right onto Dyson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dyson Drive
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Howard Prince Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Prince Drive
6
Turn right onto East County Road 750 South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Road 750 South
7
Continue on Hospital Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hospital Road
8
Continue on Old Hospital Road
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Hospital Road
9
Turn right onto US 31
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
National Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
11
Merge onto I 65
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 65
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
13
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
14
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
15
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
17
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Line 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 39.9 miles from Princes Lakes, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 18 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Princes Lakes, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Princes Lakes, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Princes Lakes, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 59.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Princes Lakes, IN · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Princes Lakes, 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
$12.48 one way
$24.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Evening in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
5:11 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
13 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 46m 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 Princes Lakes, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Old Hospital Road, National Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Princes Lakes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Lakeview Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.5 miles (Dyson Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Princes Lakes, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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