El Nopal, Floyds Knobs, IN
Near the start, short detour
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18129219999
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
122.6 mi
197 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Good
2 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, IN
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Busseron, IN
Gustavo Novo
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Busseron, IN covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 150, West Broadway Street, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on US 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.17 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
61.3 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 122.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 150 and West Broadway Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.9 miles on US 150.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 150 and West Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near US 150.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 111.6 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto County Road 600 North
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto North Emison Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Busseron, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Paoli along the way.
Paoli
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 150 | 59.9 mi | 1h 18m |
| West Broadway Street | 33.8 mi | 42m |
| US 41 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Grant Line Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| I 265 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 64 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Busseron, IN.
Start on Grant Line Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
Continue on I 265; SR 62
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
Take the exit onto US 150
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
Continue on US 150; SR 56
Turn right onto US 150
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto US 50; US 150
Continue on US 50; US 150
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
Turn straight onto US 50; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
Turn left onto County Road 600 North
At end of road, turn right onto North Emison Mill Road
Continue on North Old 41
Turn left onto County Road 50 West
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Busseron, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 122.6 miles and 2h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.3 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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.
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Busseron, 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 Busseron, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18129219999
FISTFUL Craft Restaurant & Brewery
New Albany, Indiana
Green Tea Chinese Restaurant
New Albany, Indiana
Top Coffee Stop
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+18129231404
Coffee Crossing
Sellersburg, Indiana
Near the start, short detour
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18129219999
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm
+18125570226
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+18129247780
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Washington, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+18126742018
Near the start, short detour
Sellersburg, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18122460740
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Washington, Indiana
Hours: 4–9 pm
+18122542048
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm
+18125906786
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
+18127259139
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+18129231404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Sellersburg, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+18129138177
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18129469410
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+18127257358
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+18129812633
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Sellersburg, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+18127487000
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New Albany, Indiana
Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm
+18125421522
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Vincennes, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18128825367
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Vincennes, Indiana
+31880109500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$19.17 one way
$38.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.07 | $54.14 |
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: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Ev Connect Charging Station
Vincennes, Indiana
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Vincennes, Indiana
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.16 | $7.85 |
Gas CO2
43 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Busseron on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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