The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Loogootee, IN covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 150, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Line Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on US 150.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.12 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.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 77.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 77.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 150 and Northwestern Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.9 miles on US 150.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 150 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 150 and Northwestern Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near I 265; SR 62.
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 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.7 miles (I 64; US 150; SR 62): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.4 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.8 mi into trip|~8m in|I 265; SR 62
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
7.7 mi into trip|~12m in|I 64; US 150; SR 62
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
9.4 mi into trip|~14m in|US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
47.3 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
77.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Turn right onto US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Loogootee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Paoli along the way.
Paoli
9.4 mi in|~14m|via US 150
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 150
59.9 mi
1h 18m
Northwestern Avenue
7.3 mi
10m
Grant Line Road
4.4 mi
7m
I 265
3 mi
3m
I 64
1.7 mi
2m
4th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South John F Kennedy Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 150
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Loogootee, IN.
1
Start on Grant Line Road
4.4 mi·7 min·Grant Line Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
3
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
2.5 mi·2 min·I 265; SR 62
4
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
6
Take the exit onto US 150
38 mi·46 min·US 150
Exit 119Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
7
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56
395 ft·5 sec·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
260 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
10
Continue on US 150; SR 56
8.8 mi·12 min·US 150; SR 56
11
Turn right onto US 150
13 mi·19 min·US 150
12
Turn slight left
219 ft·8 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 50; US 150
0.4 mi·34 sec·4th Street
14
Continue on US 50; US 150
7.3 mi·10 min·Northwestern Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 231
0.1 mi·9 sec·South John F Kennedy Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
US 231
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 38.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 50m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loogootee, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Joseph, IN
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 150 for about 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Saint Joseph, IN
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loogootee, IN
The final approach into Loogootee, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.12 one way
$24.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.30
$26.61
premium
$4.89
$14.91
$29.83
diesel
$5.61
$17.11
$34.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.14
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.78
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.85
$4.96
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning
in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 to 13 mph9% chanceLive 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
Loogootee, IN
Morning
in Loogootee on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Paoli, IN
39 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
1 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
1h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Loogootee, IN covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 150, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Line 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 38.8 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 $12.12 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.7 miles (I 64; US 150; SR 62): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.4 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Loogootee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Paoli along the way.
