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Trip from Vienna, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Downtown Vienna, IN, IN

Vienna, IN

Niklas Jeromin

Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vienna, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 31, Perry Crossing Road, State Road 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on US Highway 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 31m highway drive covering 19.5 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 31 and Perry Crossing Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on US Highway 31.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 31 and Perry Crossing Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31 / US Highway 31.

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 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31 / US Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31 / US Highway 31

Turn left onto US 31 / US Highway 31

Navigation decision point

3
14.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | Perry Crossing Road

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

Navigation decision point

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

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

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | State Road 111

Turn left onto State Road 111

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 31 14.5 mi 20m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
State Road 60 0.2 mi <1m
Grant Line Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US Highway 31 — 14.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 356

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 31

14 mi · 20 min · US Highway 31
3

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
5

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
6

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.05 one way

$6.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.35 $6.69
premium $4.89 $3.75 $7.51
diesel $5.61 $4.31 $8.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Vienna, IN

Evening in Vienna on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Evening in Saint Joseph on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 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

31m 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 Vienna, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 31, Perry Crossing Road, State Road 111. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Vienna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.05 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 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31 / US Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vienna, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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