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Trip from Fishers, 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

2h 21m

Distance

119.3 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 119.3-mile drive from Fishers, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. You'll primarily use I-65, I-69, and US-31, with 92% of the journey on highways, making it a focused drive through the Midwest. Budget around $18 for fuel for this relatively short hop. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer between locations within Indiana.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 87 mi 1h 33m
I 69 19.3 mi 23m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
South Emerson Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Memphis-Blue Lick Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Southport Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 87 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lantern Road

494 ft · 21 sec · Lantern Road
2

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East 116th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
4

Merge onto I 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 69
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6

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.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
12

Merge onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward 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
19

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 21-minute journey, an early morning departure from Fishers will allow you to reach Saint Joseph with ample time for the rest of your day. Since the drive is just under 120 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but it's wise to take advantage of any services along I-65 during its 87-mile stretch if needed. Keep your fuel budget around $18 for this trip. A practical tip: ensure your vehicle is topped off before you leave Fishers, as the highway-focused nature means fewer immediate opportunities for quick fuel ups once you're on the main interstate sections.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 10m 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 26 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

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 Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN

This is one driving day of about 119.3 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 87 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lowell, IN

60 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

Greenwood, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Fishers, 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

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.5 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Seymour, Indiana

0.4 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 119.3

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

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Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.7

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

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Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.6

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

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Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.3

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 119.3

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 119.3

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.3

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.7

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 116th Street

Turn right onto East 116th Street

Navigation decision point

6
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m 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
4.6 mi into trip | ~6m 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
20 mi into trip | ~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
20.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.65 one way

$37.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.48 $40.96
premium $4.89 $22.96 $45.92
diesel $5.61 $26.34 $52.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.53 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.44 $4.77
EV Truck/SUV 47.7 0 $16.70 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Sunday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Morning in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

7:57 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

2h 21m 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 most of this 119.3-mile trip, with 92% of your travel on major interstates and highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 87 miles, predominantly on I-65, which means you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While largely interstate, the transition between I-65, I-69, and US-31 will offer some variation in the road environment as you progress toward Saint Joseph.

92% 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: 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 I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.

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 15 significant decision points across 119.3 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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