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Trip from Frankton, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

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Frankton, IN

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Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 147.6-mile journey from Frankton, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, a drive that will take approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, utilizing Center Road, West Plum Street, and Highland Avenue throughout your travels. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The overall feel of this drive is a straightforward local experience, offering a glimpse into everyday Indiana life without the demands of highway travel.

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

72.8 miles from Frankton, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 87 mi 1h 33m
I 69 19.5 mi 23m
SR 37 12.9 mi 17m
SR 13 9.3 mi 11m
800 North 4 mi 7m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
South Emerson Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 87 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 128

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Sigler Street
2

Turn left onto SR 128

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Center Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 128

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Plum Street
4

Turn left onto SR 128

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Highland Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 128

4.0 mi · 7 min · 800 North
6

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37

9.3 mi · 11 min · SR 13; SR 37
7

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
8

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
17

Merge onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
19

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
20

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
21

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
22

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
23

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
24

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 32 minutes for this 147.6-mile trip, you have ample flexibility for when to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one planned stop and a fuel cost of around $22, this route is budget-friendly. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent adjustments. A specific tip for this route would be to ensure your GPS is up-to-date, as local road changes can occur, and relying on a single, long stretch of highway isn't an option here.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Frankton, IN, or about 1h 31m 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 32 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 21m

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 Frankton, 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 Frankton, IN

This is one driving day of about 145.5 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Frankton, 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

Beech Grove, IN

73 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

Lawrence, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lowell, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Frankton, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 1h 3m in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

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Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.4 mi

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

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Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 128 / Center Road

Turn left onto SR 128 / Center Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 128 / West Plum Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 128 / West Plum Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
29.9 mi into trip | ~40m 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.
7
46.3 mi into trip | ~59m 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
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 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

$22.75 one way

$45.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.98 $49.95
premium $4.89 $28.00 $56.00
diesel $5.61 $32.12 $64.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.73 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.37 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 16, 2026

Origin

Frankton, IN

Afternoon in Frankton on Tuesday

Local time

12:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Tuesday

Local time

12:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 8 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

73 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

28 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

2h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the journey is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local communities. You'll likely experience a varied road surface and speed as you transition between different local roads, rather than sustained high-speed driving. This means paying close attention to navigation and being prepared for slower speeds through towns and residential areas. The drive will feel very connected to the landscape and communities you pass through.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?

8/10

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 0.2 miles in near SR 128 / Center Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 145.5 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 0.2 miles (SR 128 / Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 128 / West Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 29.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). 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. 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 0.2 miles (SR 128 / Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 128 / West Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 29.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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