Road Trips from Saint Joseph, IN
Saint Joseph, IN is a great starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got options that are just over an hour away, perfect for a quick escape, plus longer drives that take up to 5 hours if you're looking for a more substantial road trip. Several of these routes include access to parks, like Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, making them good bets if you want to incorporate some outdoor exploration into your drive.
Total Routes
62
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
20
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Cannelton, IN
1h 36m76.4 mi one way
This 1.6-hour drive is a solid choice if you want a mix of highway and surface roads, scoring a 9 for its drive quality. It's shorter than the trip to Boonville but offers a comparable drive experience.
Boonville, IN
1h 58m100.5 mi one way
Head to Boonville for a 2-hour drive that's mostly highway. This route gets a drive score of 8 and passes by Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, offering a nice park option.
Pleasant, IN
1h 40m64.9 mi one way
A quick 1.7-hour trip, this route to Pleasant is mostly highway and scores a 9 for its drive quality. It's the shortest option that's primarily highway driving.
Huntingburg, IN
1h 32m80 mi one way
This 1.5-hour drive focuses on highway routes and lands you near Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. It’s a bit longer than the Cannelton trip but offers similar park access.
Southport, IN
1h 55m97.8 mi one way
A 1.9-hour drive, this option is labeled as highway-focused with a drive score of 7. It's one of the longer day trips available, comparable in length to the drive to Boonville.
Full-day getaway
37 total in this range
Prairie Creek, IN
3h 29m149.8 mi one way
For a longer excursion, this 3.5-hour drive to Prairie Creek is mostly highway and earns a high drive score of 9. It’s a great option if you want to visit George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.
Vigo, IN
3h 39m152.9 mi one way
This 3.7-hour drive is mostly highway and scores a 9. Like the trip to Prairie Creek, it provides access to George Rogers Clark National Historical Park for a longer day out.
Morristown, IN
2h 19m111.9 mi one way
Johnson, IN
2h 25m121.3 mi one way
Consider this 2.4-hour drive if you want to visit both Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. It’s mostly highway and scores an 8.
Evansville, IN
2h 17m118.7 mi one way
This 2.3-hour drive is mostly highway and includes a stop near Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. It's a solid mid-range option in terms of distance and drive profile.
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Plymouth, IN
4h 31m220.7 mi one way
This 4.5-hour drive is a longer option, featuring a mix of highway and surface roads with a high drive score of 9. It’s one of the furthest destinations available.
Mishawaka, IN
5h 4m248.6 mi one way
The longest trip at 5.1 hours, this route combines highway and surface driving and scores a 9. It's the most extensive drive offered from Saint Joseph.
East Chicago, IN
5h 4m263.3 mi one way
Kosciusko County, IN
4h 35m213.6 mi one way
Columbia City, IN
4h 19m212.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Cannelton, IN
1h 36m76.4 mi one way
Prairie Creek, IN
3h 29m149.8 mi one way
Vigo, IN
3h 39m152.9 mi one way
Morristown, IN
2h 19m111.9 mi one way
Mishawaka, IN
5h 4m248.6 mi one way
Madison, IN
1h 7m46 mi one way
Indianapolis, IN
2h 5m104.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Consider drives like the one to Boonville, which offers access to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, ideal for enjoying the outdoors as the weather improves.
Summer
Longer drives such as the 3.5-hour trip to Prairie Creek are excellent for summer, especially with access to George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.
Fall
The mixed highway and surface routes, like the 1.6-hour drive to Cannelton, offer enjoyable drives with changing foliage.
Winter
Opt for shorter, highway-focused drives like the 1.5-hour trip to Huntingburg, which still provides access to nearby parks like Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
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