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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Aurora, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Aurora, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Aurora, IN covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, I 65, East Tipton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.2 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.27 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

48.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 41.2 mi 57m
I 65 33.3 mi 35m
East Tipton Street 9 mi 12m
Buckeye Street 3.9 mi 6m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
West Walnut Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 41.2 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.0 mi · 12 min · East Tipton Street
11

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec
12

Continue

206 ft · 4 sec
13

Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street
14

Continue on West Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
15

Turn right onto Buckeye Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
16

Enter roundabout onto US 50

40 ft · 0 sec · US 50
17

Continue on US 50

20 mi · 29 min · US 50
18

Continue on US 50; SR 129

18 mi · 23 min · US 50; SR 129
19

Continue on US 50

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 50
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto SR 56

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Importing Street
21

Turn right onto Mechanic Street

263 ft · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
22

Turn right

61 ft · 4 sec
23

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.2 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 48.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, 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 97.7 miles and 2h 12m.

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 US 50 for about 41.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Vernon, IN

49 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

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Vernon, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.6 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Seymour, Indiana

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

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Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.9

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.8

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125233399

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.7

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.9

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 97.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | Mechanic Street

Turn right onto Mechanic Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.27 one way

$30.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.77 $33.54
premium $4.89 $18.80 $37.60
diesel $5.61 $21.57 $43.14

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: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Saturday

Local time

4:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, IN

Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday

Local time

4:58 PM

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

3 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

2h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

97.7 mi in 2h 12m, mostly highway — 41.2 mi of that is on US 50.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.2 mi on US 50.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 65. 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 12m drive. You will face about 13 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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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