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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Bolivar, IN

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

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

193.4 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m

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

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Downtown Bolivar, IN, IN

Bolivar, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Bolivar, IN covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 6m 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 13, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.24 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

96.7 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 86.7 mi 1h 33m
SR 13 37.1 mi 54m
I 69 18.3 mi 22m
IN-37 13.7 mi 18m
SR 37 11.7 mi 13m
Manchester Avenue 11.5 mi 17m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road
12

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
14

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
15

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
17

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto SR 37

0.6 mi · 56 sec · IN-37
19

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37

9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
20

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

93 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
21

Continue on SR 37

12 mi · 13 min · SR 37
22

Turn left onto SR 13

23 mi · 34 min · SR 13
23

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Marion Street
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · SR 13
25

At end of road, turn left onto SR 13; SR 15

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
26

Turn right onto BUS US 24; SR 13

12 mi · 17 min · Manchester Avenue
27

Turn right onto East 950 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 950 North
28

Arrive at destination

East 950 North

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 96.7 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 43 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.7 miles or 1h 52m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, 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 193.4 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Saint Joseph, 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 65 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

97 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

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 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 86.7 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

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.8 mi

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, IN

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Manchester, Indiana

2.6 mi

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.4

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Max & Erma's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 69.1

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125266250

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125233399

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 69.1

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18125262376

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 193.4

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602524132

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 193.4

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.4

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 95.2 and 165 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road
6
95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | South Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
112.8 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
117 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
5
165 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.24 one way

$60.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.20 $66.40
premium $4.89 $37.22 $74.44
diesel $5.61 $42.70 $85.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58 0 $20.31 $9.28
Efficient EV 48.4 0 $16.92 $7.74
EV Truck/SUV 77.4 0 $27.08 $12.38

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 14, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bolivar, IN

Afternoon in Bolivar on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

97 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 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

4h 6m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

193.4 mi in 4h 6m, mostly highway — 86.7 mi of that is on I 65.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.7 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 193.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 193.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 65. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bolivar, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bolivar, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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