Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hall, IN
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The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Hall, IN covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West High Street, Johnson County Route 144 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 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
58 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 116 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.3 miles on I 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West High Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 81.8 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 23 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles (East Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 94 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Hall, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 73.3 mi | 1h 18m |
| West High Street | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Johnson County Route 144 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| SR 144 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Jefferson Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Old Plank Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Hall, IN.
Start on Grant Line Road
Continue on State Road 111
Turn right onto SR 60
Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
Turn left onto US 31
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 44
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
Continue on East King Street
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Continue on CR 144
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
Continue on CR 144
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
Continue on CR 144
Turn straight onto SR 144
Turn straight onto SR 144
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Enter roundabout onto SR 144
Continue on SR 144
Continue on SR 42
Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road
Turn right onto Ira Hinshaw
Continue on Lake Ditch Road
Turn right onto Yale Road
Turn left onto North Hall Road
Turn left onto West Hurt Road
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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hall, 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 116 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.3 miles.
The final approach into Hall, 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 Hall, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hall on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
71°F
Greenwood, IN
58 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
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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