The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Hendricks, IN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, Perry Crossing Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.95 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.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 95.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 81 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 23 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 81 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 89.4 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 91.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Worthsville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Worthsville Road
5
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
93.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
94 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
81 mi
1h 26m
US 31
4.3 mi
6m
Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
6m
West Smith Valley Road
2.2 mi
4m
East Worthsville Road
2 mi
3m
State Road 111
1.8 mi
3m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.6 mi
1m
State Road 60
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 81 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Hendricks, 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
81 mi·1 hr 26 min·I 65
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 97Toward Worthsville Road
10
Keep slight left at fork
379 ft·14 sec
Toward Worthsville Road
11
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
0.8 mi·1 min·East Worthsville Road
12
Enter roundabout onto East Worthsville Road
84 ft·1 sec·East Worthsville Road
13
Continue on East Worthsville Road
1.2 mi·2 min·East Worthsville Road
14
Turn right onto US 31
1.4 mi·2 min·US 31
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto West Smith Valley Road
0.5 mi·54 sec·West Smith Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
140 ft·3 sec·West Smith Valley Road
17
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·West Smith Valley Road
18
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
169 ft·5 sec·West Smith Valley Road
19
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
1.0 mi·1 min·West Smith Valley Road
20
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
77 ft·1 sec·West Smith Valley Road
21
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Smith Valley Road
22
Turn right onto Schooley Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Schooley Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Schooley Drive
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 47.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 58m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendricks, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Joseph, IN
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.8 mi from Saint Joseph, IN
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.95 one way
$29.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.41
$32.82
premium
$4.89
$18.40
$36.79
diesel
$5.61
$21.11
$42.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 14, 2026
Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning
in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hendricks, IN
Morning
in Hendricks on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
1h 54m 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 Hendricks, IN covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 31, Perry Crossing Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 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 $14.95 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 91.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Joseph, IN to Hendricks, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
