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Trip from Saint Joseph, 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

3h 9m

Distance

137.3 mi

221 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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 Fairfield, IN, IN

Fairfield, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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, SR 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.47 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

68.6 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 33.3 mi 35m
I 74 29.1 mi 31m
SR 46 26.1 mi 36m
US 31 17.8 mi 25m
US 52 14.5 mi 24m
SR 1 6.1 mi 10m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 33.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

33 mi · 35 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
10

Turn right onto US 50

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Tipton Street
11

Turn left onto US 31

13 mi · 18 min · US 31
12

Enter roundabout onto US 31

124 ft · 7 sec · US 31
13

Continue on US 31

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 31
14

Turn right onto SR 46

6.9 mi · 9 min · SR 46
15

Turn right onto SR 46

19 mi · 27 min · SR 46
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
17

Merge onto I 74

29 mi · 31 min · I 74
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 164 Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
19

Turn left onto SR 1

6.1 mi · 10 min · SR 1
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1

14 mi · 24 min · US 52; SR 1
21

Continue on SR 101

1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101
22

Turn sharp left

2.0 mi · 7 min
23

Continue on Old State Road 101

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old State Road 101
24

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 68.6 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 30 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 22m

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 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 137.3 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hope, IN

69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hope, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, IN

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 39.2

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

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Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henryville, Indiana

2 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

2 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

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookville, Indiana

2.5 mi

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 39.2

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.8

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.6

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.6

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.5

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122460740

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

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

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.5

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

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

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 39.2

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 134.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

Turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60

Navigation decision point

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Perry Crossing Road

Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

Navigation decision point

5
41.8 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: North Vernon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
6
112.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

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

Exit 164 Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
5
134.8 mi into trip | ~3h in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.47 one way

$42.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.57 $47.14
premium $4.89 $26.42 $52.84
diesel $5.61 $30.31 $60.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59
Efficient EV 34.3 0 $12.01 $5.49
EV Truck/SUV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.79

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Saturday

Local time

4:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 8 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Fairfield, IN

Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday

Local time

4:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hope, IN

69 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

27 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

3h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 137.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 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 24 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 33.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 60 / State Road 60.

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 137.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.

Lawrenceburg

112.9 mi in | ~2h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 74, SR 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.6 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 $21.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.

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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