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Trip from Hobart, IN to Saint John, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 43m
Distance
302 mi
486 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 30m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, IN
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Saint John, IN
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Trip Overview
Hobart to Saint John is 302 miles and takes about 5h 43m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana for its entirety. It's a fairly straightforward drive, mostly on interstate highways, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's well-suited for a single day of travel without feeling overly rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151 miles from Hobart, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 146.5 mi | 2h 39m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 125.8 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 465 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| I 65 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West 61st Avenue | 3 mi | 7m |
| New Harmony Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| St John Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| South Lake Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 146.5 mi, about 2h 39m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,864 veh/hr typical · worst 2,433
Quietest
2 AM
~258 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Hobart, IN and Saint John, IN.
1
Start on SR 51 Truck
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
2
Continue on SR 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto SR 51
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 10th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto SR 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Park Avenue
5
Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 61st Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
81 ft
·
2 sec
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West 61st Avenue
7
Continue on West 61st Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West 61st Avenue
8
Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 61st Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 65
126 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
13
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
14
Merge onto I 465
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 465
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 69
47 mi
·
53 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 15
Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
19
Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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East Boonville New Harmony Road
20
Continue on New Harmony Road
1.4 mi
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3 min
·
New Harmony Road
21
Turn right onto St John Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
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St John Road
22
Arrive at destination
St John Road
Trip Plan
For this 5h 43m drive, aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential rush hour congestion. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 146.5-mile stretch on I 69, as services might be less frequent in some areas. The $46 fuel cost estimate is based on average prices, so check current rates before you go. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 151 miles from Hobart, IN, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.5 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint John, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hobart, 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 Hobart, IN
This is one driving day of about 302 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Hobart, 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 69 for about 146.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151 miles from Hobart, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.5 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.
Service Plaza
0 mi from route
I-65 Rest Stop (northbound)
0.1 mi from route
I-65 Rest Stop (southbound)
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's
0.2 mi from route
Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 NB
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 SB
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Speedco Indianapolis
0.8 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 151.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 51 / East 10th Street
Turn right onto SR 51 / East 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
131.2 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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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.
5
137.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
7
151.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.60 one way
$89.20 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $49.24 | $98.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $57.02 | $114.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.71 | $14.50 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.28 | $19.33 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Hobart, IN
Evening in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
57% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Saint John, IN
Evening in Saint John on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 7 mph
62% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
61°F
Clermont, IN
151 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 260.4
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 302
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 55% of this 302-mile trip on the interstate, with the longest continuous stretch on I 69 covering 146.5 miles. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning from highway cruising to surface roads. This means you'll encounter periods of faster travel on I 69, followed by more local traffic and potentially more frequent stops as you move onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and I 465.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 51 / East 10th 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 13 significant decision points across 302 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 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
933 ft
426 ft
Total Climb
660 ft
Total Descent
853 ft
Highest Point
933 ft
~129.4 mi in
Elevation Range
507 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hobart, IN
Full guide →Founded 1889
Hobart is a city of 29,059 (2020) in Lake County, Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • Hobart station — disused train station in Hobart, Indiana
- • Hobart Carnegie Library — Carnegie library in Hobart, Indiana
Arriving in Saint John, IN
Full guide →Founded 1837
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 5h 43m. Total distance: 302 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 146.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 John, 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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Saint John, IN before the return drive.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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