Origin
Paoli, IN
Morning in Paoli on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paoli, 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
1h 1m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paoli, IN
Engin Deniz Kopan
Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
Paoli to Saint Joseph is 47.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via West US Highway 150, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Primarily a highway-focused trip, you'll spend most of your time on main roads like West US Highway 150 and Grant Line Road. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip where you don't need to worry about covering vast distances. It’s a straightforward journey with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 150 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Southeast Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Grant Line Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| I 265 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US 150 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 150
— 26.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paoli, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on SR 37
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Court Street
2
Continue on US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 150
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Main Street
4
Continue on US 150
27 mi
·
31 min
·
West US Highway 150
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 150
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
6
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
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Grant Line Road
10
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Paoli, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Right onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150 toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New...
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
42.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Grant Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward Grant Line Road
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
24 mi in
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
1h 1m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 26.8 miles on West US Highway 150, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. Expect a mix of what feels like main road driving, transitioning from West US Highway 150 to Southeast Main Street and then Grant Line Road. The character is less about winding country lanes and more about covering ground efficiently on established routes. It’s a practical path designed for direct travel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on West US Highway 150.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 150 and Southeast Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.6 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Paoli, IN to Saint Joseph, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
37.6 mi in
|
~46m
|
via US 150
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on West US Highway 150. 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 0.2 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.6 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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