Origin
Saint John, IN
Afternoon in Saint John on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint John, IN to Danville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
152.6 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint John, IN
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Danville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint John, IN to Danville, IN covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 State Road 39 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 $23.86 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
76.3 miles from Saint John, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 152.6 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 23 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 16 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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New Harmony Road
At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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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 | 17.7 mi | 27m |
| South State Road 39 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Harmony Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Morton Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| St John Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 121 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John, IN and Danville, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
13
Turn left onto SR 39
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 39
14
Turn right onto SR 39; SR 42
155 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 39; SR 42
15
Turn left onto SR 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
16
Continue on SR 39
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 39
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight left onto SR 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
18
Turn right onto SR 39
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Road 39
19
Turn left onto SR 39
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
SR 39
20
Turn right onto SR 39
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road 39
21
Continue on SR 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cross Street
22
Turn left
39 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at destination
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 76.3 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 76.3 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 Danville, 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 152.6 miles and 3h 5m.
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 76.3 mi from Saint John, IN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Saint John, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121 miles.
Arriving in Danville, IN
The final approach into Danville, 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 Danville, 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
$23.86 one way
$47.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
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: 53.4 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 | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.77 |
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.
Destination
Danville, IN
Evening in Danville on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
5 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 5m 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 Danville, IN covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 39, South State Road 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 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 $23.86 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 5m drive. You will face about 16 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 Danville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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