The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Avon, IN covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 74, US 36 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.8 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.57 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
59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 118.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 118.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.8 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 15 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 89.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
833 ft530 ft
Total Climb
485 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
833 ft
~118.8 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 98.2 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 98.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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98.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 E...
8
98.3 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
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98.7 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
103.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 74; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
98.2 mi in|~1h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
89.8 mi
1h 37m
I 74
8 mi
9m
US 36
6.5 mi
11m
I 69
4.5 mi
5m
US 31
2.9 mi
4m
Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
6m
State Road 111
1.8 mi
3m
Rockville Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 89.8 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on Grant Line Road
233 ft·4 sec·Grant Line Road
2
Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi·3 min·State Road 111
3
Turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi·24 sec·State Road 60
4
Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi·6 min·Perry Crossing Road
5
Turn left onto US 31
2.9 mi·4 min·US 31
6
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Memphis-Blue Lick Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
90 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 65
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 106Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
4.5 mi·5 min·I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
8.0 mi·9 min·I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 36
6.5 mi·11 min·US 36
Exit 13Toward US 36 West: Rockville RoadUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on US 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Rockville Road
15
Arrive at destination
US 36
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 59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.8 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 52m
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 Joseph, 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 Joseph, IN
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 89.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from Saint Joseph, IN
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.57 one way
$37.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.39
$40.78
premium
$4.89
$22.86
$45.72
diesel
$5.61
$26.23
$52.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 14, 2026
Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Evening
in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:54AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Avon, IN
Evening
in Avon on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
7 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 22m 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 Saint Joseph, IN to Avon, IN covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 74, US 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.57 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 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 98.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 530 ft to 833 ft elevation with about 485 ft of total climbing.
