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Trip from Saint John, IN to Fairfield, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

220.5 mi

355 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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Downtown Fairfield, IN, IN

Fairfield, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint John, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 220.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, East Broadway Street, State Road 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.2 miles from Saint John, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 123.9 mi 2h 13m
East Broadway Street 19.2 mi 28m
State Road 44 18.5 mi 28m
State Street 16.4 mi 24m
East 5th Street 11.5 mi 17m
SR 44 9.6 mi 14m
Indiana Highway 101 6.4 mi 11m
East King Street 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 123.9 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

124 mi · 2 hr 13 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 140 Toward SR 44, SR 252 Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn slight right onto SR 252

26 ft · 0 sec · SR 252
8

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252

116 ft · 1 sec · SR 252
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward SR 44 East
11

Turn right onto SR 44

18 mi · 28 min · State Road 44
12

Enter roundabout onto West Jefferson Street

16 ft · 0 sec · West Jefferson Street
13

Continue on West Jefferson Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street
14

Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

491 ft · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
15

Turn right onto East King Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · East King Street
16

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

134 ft · 2 sec · East King Street
17

Continue on East King Street

3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street
18

Continue on SR 44

9.6 mi · 14 min · SR 44
19

Turn left onto SR 44

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Miller Avenue
20

Turn right onto SR 44

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colescott Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 44

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Harrison Street
22

Turn right onto SR 44

19 mi · 28 min · East Broadway Street
23

Turn left onto SR 44 Truck

226 ft · 5 sec · North Perkins Street
24

Turn right onto SR 44

16 mi · 24 min · State Street
25

Turn left onto SR 44

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue
26

Turn right onto SR 1; SR 44

12 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street
27

Turn right onto US 27; SR 44

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on SR 101

6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101
29

Turn right

2.0 mi · 7 min
30

Continue on Old State Road 101

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old State Road 101
31

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 110.2 miles from Saint John, IN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 49 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.2 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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 220.5 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 123.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

110 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

Graham, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellettsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.2 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 123.9 miles.

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

Bobe's Pizza Express

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18122542048

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, IN

2.2 mi

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

2.5 mi

Bobe's Pizza Express

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18122542048

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

American Table Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18126742018

Don chuy mexican restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128764070

Pupuseria Y Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Washington, Indiana

+18122546660

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

La Rosa Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.7

Bargersville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174580287

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.2

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 127.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 140 Toward SR 44, SR 252
5
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | SR 252

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 252

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.47 one way

$68.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.85 $75.70
premium $4.89 $42.43 $84.87
diesel $5.61 $48.68 $97.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.1 0 $23.15 $10.58
Efficient EV 55.1 0 $19.29 $8.82
EV Truck/SUV 88.2 1 $30.87 $14.11

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Saint John on Saturday

Local time

1:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, IN

Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

1 hour later

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

Temperature spread

24 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

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 38
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

220.5 mi in 4h 51m, mostly highway — 123.9 mi of that is on I 69.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.9 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Broadway Street. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near New Harmony Road.

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 220.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 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 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 220.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fairfield, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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