Origin
Ferdinand, IN
Morning in Ferdinand on Monday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferdinand, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferdinand, IN
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Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
Ferdinand, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m via I 64 and I 265, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, covering a short distance across the Midwest region. With 90% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward and efficient connection between these two points. You'll find it's a quick haul, perfect for a day trip or a segment of a longer journey without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 58.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| Grant Line Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| I 265 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~893 veh/hr typical · worst 1,290
Quietest
2 AM
~87 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 69 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferdinand, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on SR 162
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto I 64
58 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 64
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 265; SR 62
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
6
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Grant Line Road
8
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Ferdinand, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 265; SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Grant Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
5
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.92 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning in Saint Joseph on Monday
Local time
10:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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?
The bulk of this 67.7-mile drive is on highways, with 90% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a significant stretch of 58.2 miles on I 64 before transitioning to Grant Line Road and I 265. Expect to encounter dense exit activity as you navigate the interstate portions, especially around urban areas. The final segment will shift to surface roads as you approach your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Grant Line Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 59.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
849 ft
438 ft
Total Climb
735 ft
Total Descent
710 ft
Highest Point
849 ft
~53.2 mi in
Elevation Range
411 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Ferdinand, IN
Full guide →Founded 1840
Ferdinand is a small town in Southwestern Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • Monastery Immaculate Conception — historic district in Indiana, United States
Arriving in Saint Joseph, IN
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 59.8 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Joseph, IN before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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