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Trip from Seymour, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

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

Drive Time

57m

Distance

44.5 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
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.

city in Indiana, United States

Seymour, IN

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

Seymour, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is 44.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 65 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short trip entirely within the Midwest region of Indiana. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a quick hop between locations or as part of a longer journey. You’ll find the driving experience focuses on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing. Consider this an easy, convenient drive where the main goal is simply getting from point A to point B.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.5 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 (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 65 and US 31. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 33.3 miles on I 65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route transitions from interstate to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a practical driving experience where efficiency is key, with minimal complex maneuvers required.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Indianapolis Avenue.

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 0.1 miles (Indianapolis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50; SR 11 / West Tipton Street): Navigation decision point; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Indianapolis Avenue

Turn right onto Indianapolis Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50; SR 11 / West Tipton Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; SR 11 / West Tipton Street

Navigation decision point

5
36 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
5
42.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60

Navigation decision point

4
42.7 mi into trip | ~54m in | State Road 111

Turn left onto State Road 111

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 33.3 mi 35m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
West Tipton Street 2.2 mi 4m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road 0.7 mi 1m
State Road 60 0.2 mi <1m
Jeffersonville Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 33.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 2nd Street

316 ft · 15 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto Indianapolis Avenue

319 ft · 14 sec · Indianapolis Avenue
3

Continue on Jeffersonville Avenue

451 ft · 25 sec · Jeffersonville Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; SR 11

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Tipton Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
6

Merge onto I 65

33 mi · 35 min · I 65
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
8

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
9

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
10

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
12

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
13

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from Seymour, IN · 27m into the drive

Downtown Vienna, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vienna, IN

22 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

Crothersville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scottsburg, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Seymour, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Joseph, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Joseph, 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

$6.96 one way

$13.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.64 $15.28
premium $4.89 $8.56 $17.13
diesel $5.61 $9.83 $19.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Seymour, IN

Late night in Seymour on Saturday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Late night in Saint Joseph on Saturday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Vienna, IN

22 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

12 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

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 Seymour, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 44.5 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, US 31, Perry Crossing 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 22.3 miles from Seymour, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.96 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 0.1 miles (Indianapolis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50; SR 11 / West Tipton Street): Navigation decision point; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Seymour, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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