Origin
Remington, IN
Evening in Remington on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Remington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
195.9 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Remington, IN
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Remington, IN to Saint Joseph, IN covers 195.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, Perry Crossing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
98 miles from Remington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 185.1 mi | 3h 25m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 231 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Ohio Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 185.1 mi, about 3h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Remington, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on East North Railroad Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
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East North Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto South Ohio Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ohio Street
3
Turn right onto US 24; US 231
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Division Street
4
Continue on US 24; US 231
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 231
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
Exit 112A
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
11
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
12
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
13
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
15
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
16
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
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 98 miles from Remington, IN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 43 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 1h 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 3h 1m
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 Remington, 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 Remington, IN
This is one driving day of about 195.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Remington, 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 185.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98 miles from Remington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.1 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 193.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
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.
6
92.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
187.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
5
193.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
SR 60 / State Road 60
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.63 one way
$61.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.43 | $12.54 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Evening in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 46m 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?
195.9 mi in 3h 46m, mostly highway — 185.1 mi of that is on I 65.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near I 65.
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 195.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 195.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 185.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Joseph, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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