Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

Downtown Saint Joseph, IN, IN

Saint Joseph, IN

Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata

Downtown Cannelton, IN, IN

Cannelton, IN

Villager Boy

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64 West, SR 37, Doolittle Mills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.60 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 76.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 West Unavailable Refreshing
SR 37 Unavailable Refreshing
Doolittle Mills Road Unavailable Refreshing
Indiana State Road 237 Unavailable Refreshing
State Road 66 Unavailable Refreshing
Washington Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 64 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Line Road

4.4 mi · 7 min · Grant Line Road
2

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
3

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 2 min
4

Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
5

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min
6

Continue straight

41 mi · 44 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

0.3 mi · 44 sec · SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
8

Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

20 mi · 27 min · Doolittle Mills Road
9

Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

5.0 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237
10

Turn right onto State Road 66

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Road 66
11

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Washington Street
12

Arrive at your destination

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 38.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 48m into the drive.

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 76.4 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 48m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cannelton, 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 76.4 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 48m into the drive

Downtown Jackson, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, IL

38 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

Mount Carmel, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cannelton, IN

The final approach into Cannelton, 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 Cannelton, 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

$11.60 one way

$23.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $12.79 $25.58
premium $4.80 $14.42 $28.85
diesel $5.64 $16.97 $33.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Night in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

10:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cannelton, IN

Night in Cannelton on Sunday

Local time

9:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Jackson, IL

38 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 earlier

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

Temperature spread

17 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

1h 36m 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 Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64 West, SR 37, Doolittle Mills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $11.60 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.
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Joseph, IN to Cannelton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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