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Trip from Versailles, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

70.5 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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town in Indiana, United States

Versailles, IN

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Versailles, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 70.5 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 421, SR 56, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.02 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

35.3 miles from Versailles, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 70.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and SR 56. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on US 421.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and SR 56. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tyson Street.

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 1h 45m 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: near the start (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tyson Street

Turn right onto Tyson Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Adams Street

Turn left onto North Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
28.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | SR 56; SR 62

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
62 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
5
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

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

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 17.3 mi 25m
SR 56 16.6 mi 25m
I 65 13.4 mi 14m
Clifty Drive 5.6 mi 8m
SR 3 3.7 mi 5m
North Adams Street 3.5 mi 5m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 17.3 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Washington Street

129 ft · 7 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn right onto Tyson Street

370 ft · 21 sec · Tyson Street
3

Turn left onto North Adams Street

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Adams Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on US 421

17 mi · 25 min · US 421
5

Turn right onto North Michigan Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Road
6

Turn right onto SR 62

5.6 mi · 8 min · Clifty Drive
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 56; SR 62

12 mi · 18 min · SR 56; SR 62
Use the right lane.
8

At end of road, turn left onto SR 3; SR 56

3.7 mi · 5 min · SR 3; SR 56
9

Continue on SR 56; SR 203

4.5 mi · 7 min · SR 56; SR 203
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
11

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · I 65
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
13

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
14

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
15

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
17

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
18

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

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 35.3 miles from Versailles, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 53m 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 Saint Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Versailles, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Versailles, IN

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Versailles, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 17.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Versailles, IN · 53m into the drive

Downtown Kent, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kent, IN

35 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

Madison, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kent, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Versailles, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Saint Joseph, IN

The final approach into Saint Joseph, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Jendy's Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hanover, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 30.2

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18128668578

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Madison, Indiana

1.4 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.5

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Jendy's Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 30.2

Hanover, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+18128668578

Visit website

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.2

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122652715

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.4

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.5

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.4

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Sushi Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.2

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122740889

Visit website

Mi Viejo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122743331

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Madison, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122735300

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.5

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.5

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.5

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.5

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.02 one way

$22.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.10 $24.20
premium $4.89 $13.57 $27.13
diesel $5.61 $15.57 $31.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Versailles, IN

Morning in Versailles on Friday

Local time

10:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Morning in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

10:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Kent, IN

35 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

25 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

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 Versailles, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 70.5 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 421, SR 56, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Versailles, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.02 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 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (SR 56; SR 62): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Versailles, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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