Origin
Walnut, IN
Evening in Walnut on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
210.9 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
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6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut, IN
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Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walnut, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 210.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, I 65, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.3 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.5 miles from Walnut, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 21m highway drive covering 210.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.3 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 210.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
87.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
87.7 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
93.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
111.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 88.3 mi | 1h 50m |
| I 65 | 87 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on 20 C Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
20 C Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Iris Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Iris Road
3
Turn right onto SR 110
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 110
4
Turn left onto US 31
77 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
US 31
5
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
6
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
7
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
8
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
9
Turn right onto US 31
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
13
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
17
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
24
Merge onto I 65
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 65
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
26
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
27
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
28
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
29
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
30
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
31
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.5 miles from Walnut, IN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
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 Walnut, 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 Walnut, IN
This is one driving day of about 210.9 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walnut, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.5 mi from Walnut, IN · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Walnut, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Joseph, 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
$32.97 one way
$65.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.20 | $72.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.59 | $81.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.56 | $93.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.14 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.53 | $13.50 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Evening in Saint Joseph on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
9 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Walnut, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 210.9 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 65, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 miles from Walnut, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 210.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 87.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Walnut, IN to Saint Joseph, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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