If you are planning to travel the 173.4 miles from Battle Ground to Saint Joseph, expect a straightforward journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-65, US-31, and Perry Crossing Road, making it an efficient trek across the Indiana Midwest. Budgeting about $26 for fuel covers the essentials for this straightforward highway-focused drive. Since both your origin and destination are within Indiana, the transition is seamless, offering a consistent driving experience throughout the entire trip.
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
86.7 miles from Battle Ground, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
162.1 mi
3h 1m
US 31
2.9 mi
4m
Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
6m
State Road 111
1.8 mi
3m
North 9th Street
1.5 mi
3m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
1m
Burnetts Road
0.4 mi
<1m
N River Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 162.1 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on South Winans Street
147 ft·13 sec·South Winans Street
2
Turn left onto Prophet Street
278 ft·16 sec·Prophet Street
3
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Railroad Street
4
Continue on S Railroad Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·S Railroad Street
5
Continue on North 9th Street
1.5 mi·3 min·North 9th Street
6
Turn right onto Burnetts Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Burnetts Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto N River Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·N River Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
9
Merge onto I 65
49 mi·52 min·I 65
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
17 mi·22 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi·2 min·I 65
Exit 112AToward I 70 East: Dayton
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
94 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 65
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 16Toward Memphis Road
14
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Memphis-Blue Lick Road
15
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi·4 min·US 31
16
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi·6 min·Perry Crossing Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Road 60
18
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi·3 min·State Road 111
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Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion during peak hours on the major highways. You only need to plan for one major stop along the way, which provides the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the longest stretch spans over 160 miles, make sure to check your tank before merging onto I-65 to ensure you stay within your $26 fuel budget. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the duration is under four hours, you have plenty of room to adjust your schedule if you encounter unexpected traffic. Keep a close eye on your GPS when transitioning from the interstate to the local roads, as navigation changes occur quickly at the end of the trip.
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 86.7 miles from Battle Ground, IN, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.1 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 38 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, IN
This is one driving day of about 173.4 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Battle Ground, 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 162.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 164.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Prophet Street
Turn left onto Prophet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Railroad Street
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.4 mi into trip|~59m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
164.8 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.11 one way
$54.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.76
$59.53
premium
$4.89
$33.37
$66.74
diesel
$5.61
$38.28
$76.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.17
$6.94
EV Truck/SUV
69.4
0
$24.28
$11.10
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Battle Ground, IN
Morning
in Battle Ground on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning
in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
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
12 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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 95% of your time behind the wheel. You will spend the vast majority of your trip—162.1 miles to be exact—locked into a steady rhythm on I-65. Because the route is so heavily focused on interstate travel, expect a consistent, high-speed pace that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads. While the transition to US-31 and Perry Crossing Road provides a change of scenery, the overall character remains practical and direct. It is the type of drive where you can settle into a comfortable cruising speed and cover significant ground quickly.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prophet Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 14 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 (Prophet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
932 ft563 ft
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~49.5 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 162.1 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prophet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Joseph, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
