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Trip from Rushville, 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

2h 18m

Distance

101.9 mi

164 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 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

The drive from Rushville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, SR 3, SR 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 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

50.9 miles from Rushville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 101.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.6 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 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 33.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 52; SR 44 / West 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 15 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 (US 52; SR 44 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52; SR 3 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (US 31 / East National Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52; SR 44 / West 2nd Street

Turn left onto US 52; SR 44 / West 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52; SR 3 / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 52; SR 3 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
44.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 31 / East National Road

Turn left onto US 31 / East National Road

Navigation decision point

5
93.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
5
99.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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 33.6 mi 35m
SR 3 24.2 mi 35m
SR 46 19.4 mi 27m
US 31 15.8 mi 21m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
East National Road 2 mi 3m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 33.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Morgan Street

376 ft · 22 sec · North Morgan Street
2

Turn left onto US 52; SR 44

415 ft · 11 sec · West 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto US 52; SR 3

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto SR 3

24 mi · 35 min · SR 3
5

Continue on SR 46

12 mi · 17 min · SR 46
6

Turn left onto SR 46

6.9 mi · 9 min · SR 46
7

Turn left onto US 31

2.0 mi · 3 min · East National Road
8

Enter roundabout onto US 31

134 ft · 7 sec · US 31
9

Continue on US 31

13 mi · 17 min · US 31
10

Turn right onto US 50

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East Tipton Street
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
12

Merge onto I 65

34 mi · 35 min · I 65
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

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 50.9 miles from Rushville, IN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rushville, 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 Rushville, IN

This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Rushville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.9 mi from Rushville, IN · 1h 13m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seymour, IN

51 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.

Popular next leg

Seymour, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

44.5 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Greensburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Rushville, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Joseph, IN.

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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

0.4 mi

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.9

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125233399

Visit website

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 58.2

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.9

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 101.9

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 101.9

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.9

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 58.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.93 one way

$31.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.49 $34.98
premium $4.89 $19.61 $39.22
diesel $5.61 $22.50 $45.00

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: 35.7 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 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.27 $6.52

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 16, 2026

Origin

Rushville, IN

Night in Rushville on Friday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Night in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 9% chance 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

26 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 18m 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 Rushville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, SR 3, SR 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Rushville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 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 18m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52; SR 44 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52; SR 3 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (US 31 / East National Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Rushville, 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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