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Trip from Andrews, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

196.7 mi

317 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

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

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Downtown Andrews, IN, IN

Andrews, IN

Efrem Efre

Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

This 196.7-mile drive from Andrews, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. Primarily using I-65 and I-69, about 62% of this route is highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. This journey is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The straightforward nature of the route makes it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.4 miles from Andrews, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 87 mi 1h 33m
South Strawtown Pike 32.9 mi 38m
I 69 19.5 mi 23m
North Marion Road 16.8 mi 19m
SR 37 12.9 mi 17m
North Huntington Road 5.3 mi 5m
Wabash Road 4 mi 5m
North Baldwin Avenue 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 87 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 105

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 24

4.0 mi · 5 min · Wabash Road
3

Turn right onto SR 9

17 mi · 19 min · North Marion Road
4

Continue on SR 9

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Huntington Road
5

Continue on SR 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Baldwin Avenue
6

Continue on SR 9; SR 15

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue
7

Turn slight right onto SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
8

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
9

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
18

Merge onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
20

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
21

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
22

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
23

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
24

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
25

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 54-minute duration, starting your drive from Andrews, Indiana, in the morning will allow you to arrive in Saint Joseph, Indiana, with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 87 miles on I-65, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $31 fuel cost suggests you won't need to budget excessively for gas. Consider topping up your tank before departing Andrews to maximize your time on the road.

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 98.4 miles from Andrews, IN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87 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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 2h 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 9m

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 Andrews, 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 Andrews, IN

This is one driving day of about 196.7 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Andrews, 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 I 65 for about 87 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

98 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

Sweetser, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Andrews, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87 miles.

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

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Seymour, Indiana

0.1 mi

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.5 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 196.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

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El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125233399

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196.7

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 196.7

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 196.7

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 196.7

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 28.1

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 154.6

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 81.1 and 188.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
82 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 69

Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
97.4 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
97.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
188.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.75 one way

$61.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.76 $67.53
premium $4.89 $37.85 $75.71
diesel $5.61 $43.43 $86.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59 0 $20.65 $9.44
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.21 $7.87
EV Truck/SUV 78.7 0 $27.54 $12.59

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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

Andrews, IN

Morning in Andrews on Sunday

Local time

10:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Morning in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

10:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

98 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

30 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

3h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for much of this 196.7-mile journey, with 62% of the drive taking place on interstates like I-65 and I-69. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 87 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of South Strawtown Pike suggests a transition to more local roads at certain points. This blend means you'll experience both the speed of the interstate and potentially some more varied driving conditions as you navigate between major highways.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and South Strawtown Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.1 miles in near I 69.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 196.7 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 81.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 196.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Joseph, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 81.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Joseph, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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