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Trip from Saint John, IN to Avon, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

152.3 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

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

town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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town in Indiana, United States

Avon, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint John, IN to Avon, IN covers 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 39, South Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.81 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

76.1 miles from Saint John, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 152.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 152.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 121 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 31 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 121 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near New Harmony Road.

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 3h 3m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | New Harmony Road

At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
123.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 137 Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward SR 39 North
6
124.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward SR 39 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 121 mi 2h 10m
SR 39 12.9 mi 16m
South Center Street 3.9 mi 6m
County Road 700 East 2.4 mi 4m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
Avon Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
South State Road 267 1.6 mi 2m
South Monroe Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 121 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on St John Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
3

Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

121 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 137 Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville Use the slight right lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

105 ft · 1 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
8

Continue on SR 39

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
10

Continue on SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
12

Continue on SR 39; SR 67

13 mi · 16 min · SR 39; SR 67
13

Turn left onto South Indiana Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Indiana Street
14

Turn left onto SR 42

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West High Street
15

Turn right onto South Monroe Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Monroe Street
16

Continue on South State Road 267

1.6 mi · 2 min · South State Road 267
17

Continue on South Center Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
18

Enter roundabout onto South Center Street

105 ft · 2 sec · South Center Street
19

Continue on South Center Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Center Street
20

Enter roundabout onto South Center Street

105 ft · 1 sec · South Center Street
21

Continue on South Center Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
22

Turn right onto US 40

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Main Street
23

Turn left onto Avon Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue
24

Continue on County Road 700 East

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 700 East
25

Enter roundabout onto County Road 700 East

117 ft · 2 sec · County Road 700 East
26

Continue on County Road 700 East

0.5 mi · 54 sec · County Road 700 East
27

Continue on Avon Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue
28

Enter roundabout onto Avon Avenue

98 ft · 1 sec · Avon Avenue
29

Continue on Avon Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Avon Avenue
30

Turn left onto US 36

91 ft · 9 sec · Rockville Road
31

Arrive at destination

US 36

Trip Plan

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 76.1 miles from Saint John, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121 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 34 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint John, 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 Saint John, IN

This is one driving day of about 152.3 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Saint John, 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 69 for about 121 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.1 mi from Saint John, IN · 1h 27m into the drive

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

76 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

Bloomington, IN to Avon, IN

46.5 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Oakland City, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Saint John, 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 121 miles.

Arriving in Avon, IN

The final approach into Avon, 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 Avon, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.81 one way

$47.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.14 $52.29
premium $4.89 $29.31 $58.62
diesel $5.61 $33.63 $67.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.7 0 $15.99 $7.31
Efficient EV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09
EV Truck/SUV 60.9 0 $21.32 $9.75

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Saint John, IN

Morning in Saint John on Friday

Local time

8:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avon, IN

Morning in Avon on Friday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

76 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 later

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

Temperature spread

3 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 3m 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 Saint John, IN to Avon, IN covers 152.3 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 39, South Center Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Saint John, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.81 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 3m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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