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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to New Albany, IN

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Saint Joseph, IN

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city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

New Albany, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to New Albany, IN covers 9.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grant Line Road, I 265, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Grant Line Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.9 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to New Albany, IN covers 9.8 miles and takes about 16m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grant Line Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 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 4.8 miles in near I 265; SR 62.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: New Albany, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 East: New Albany, Louisville
3
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 64; US 150

Merge onto I 64; US 150

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
8.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward New Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward New Albany
4
9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grant Line Road 4.4 mi 7m
I 265 2.5 mi 2m
I 64 1.1 mi 1m
West Market Street 0.3 mi 1m
State Street <0.1 mi <1m
West 5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Grant Line Road — 4.4 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and New Albany, 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

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 64 East: New Albany, Louisville
5

Merge onto I 64; US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 64; US 150
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Toward New Albany
7

Continue on West 5th Street

428 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Street
8

Turn left onto West Market Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Market Street
9

Turn left onto State Street

434 ft · 16 sec · State Street
10

Arrive at destination

State Street

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 4.9 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 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 9.8 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.9 miles or 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Albany, 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.

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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 9.8 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Grant Line Road for about 4.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.9 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 8m into the drive

Downtown Louisville, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

5 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Albany, IN

The final approach into New Albany, 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 New Albany, 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

$1.49 one way

$2.98 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $1.64 $3.28
premium $4.80 $1.85 $3.70
diesel $5.64 $2.18 $4.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.03 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:27PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

New Albany, IN

Afternoon in New Albany on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

18 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

16m 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 New Albany, IN covers 9.8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grant Line Road, I 265, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.49 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Saint Joseph, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

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