Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Late night in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Kent, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Kent, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Kent, IN covers 38.3 miles and takes about 57m 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 McClain Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Kent, IN covers 38.3 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 60 / State Road 60.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 56 / West McClain Avenue
Turn right onto SR 56 / West McClain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 256 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 256 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
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 Kent, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Scottsburg along the way.
Scottsburg
21.6 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| West McClain Avenue | 10.3 mi | 16m |
| West Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Road 256 | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 13.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Kent, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
10
Turn right onto SR 56
10 mi
·
16 min
·
West McClain Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 256
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on SR 256
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 256
13
Continue on SR 256
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto Kent Wall Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kent Wall Street
15
Arrive at destination
Kent Wall Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kent, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kent, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Kent, IN
Late night in Kent on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Vienna, IN
19 mi in
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
11 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
57m 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 Kent, IN covers 38.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West McClain Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $5.99 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 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Kent, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Scottsburg along the way.
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