Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Late night in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Laurel, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
109.5 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Laurel, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Laurel, IN covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 46, US 31 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 $17.12 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
54.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 109.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 109.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 46. 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 28 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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 46. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 18 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 105.3 miles (Old US Highway 52): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
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
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
Old US Highway 52
Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
109.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
West Pearl Street
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
109.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 33.3 mi | 35m |
| SR 46 | 28 mi | 39m |
| US 31 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| SR 244 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| SR 3 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Old US Hwy 52 | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| US 52 | 2.1 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 Laurel, 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
21 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 46
16
Continue on SR 3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 3
17
Turn right onto SR 244
10 mi
·
18 min
·
SR 244
18
Turn right onto US 52
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 52
19
Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52
157 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old US Highway 52
20
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
21
Turn left onto Hensley Road
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hensley Road
22
Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
23
At end of road, turn left onto SR 121
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 121
24
Turn slight right onto SR 121
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on SR 121
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Pearl Street
27
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 10m 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 10m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, 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.
+
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 109.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurel, IN
The final approach into Laurel, 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 Laurel, 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
$17.12 one way
$34.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 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 | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laurel, IN
Late night in Laurel on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
55 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
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
2h 39m 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 Laurel, IN covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 46, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 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 $17.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 18 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 105.3 miles (Old US Highway 52): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Saint Joseph, IN to Laurel, 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.
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