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Trip from Saint John, IN to Crawfordsville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
167.9 mi
270 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint John, IN
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Crawfordsville, IN
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Trip Overview
Saint John, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is 167.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m via US 41, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, primarily within Indiana, offering a straightforward drive. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a relatively quick trip, suitable for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay.
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
84 miles from Saint John, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 87.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| South Forest Avenue | 24.1 mi | 36m |
| SR 47 | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| SR 641 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| SR 59 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 64 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~759 veh/hr typical · worst 974
Quietest
1 AM
~88 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 46 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 Saint John, IN and Crawfordsville, IN.
1
Start on St John Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
St John Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Harmony Road
3
Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Boonville New Harmony Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
5.4 mi
·
5 min
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I 69
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 21B
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 64
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25B
Toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
9
Merge onto US 41
39 mi
·
45 min
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US 41
10
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
49 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
12
Continue on SR 641
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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SR 641
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
14
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
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11 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
16
Turn left onto SR 59
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 59
17
Continue on SR 59
24 mi
·
36 min
·
South Forest Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
2.6 mi
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3 min
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SR 59; SR 236
19
Turn left onto SR 59
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 59
20
Turn left onto SR 59
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Cross Street
21
Turn right onto SR 47
13 mi
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19 min
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SR 47
22
Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Washington Street
23
Turn right onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Market Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto US 136
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Oak Street
25
Turn left onto US 136
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
26
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
416 ft
·
20 sec
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North Englewood Drive
27
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
17 sec
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Eastwood Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Eastwood Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 42m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. The $26 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to factor in a little extra. While there's only one recommended stop, you can easily adjust your pace since it's a single-day trip. Pay attention to the transition from highway driving to surface roads, especially on US 41, as it can signal changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
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 84 miles from Saint John, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 37 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 1h 45m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawfordsville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint John, 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 Saint John, IN
This is one driving day of about 167.9 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Saint John, 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 US 41 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84 miles from Saint John, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 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.
Road Ranger
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 166.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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New Harmony Road
At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25B
Toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
6
166.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
|
US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Turn right onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.92 one way
$55.83 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.41 | $60.81 |
| premium | $5.18 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $35.36 | $70.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.51 | $10.75 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Saint John, IN
Evening in Saint John on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
NE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Crawfordsville, IN
Evening in Crawfordsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 52.1
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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 167.9 miles covered on faster roads like US 41. You'll experience an 87.7-mile stretch on US 41, which means extended periods of cruising. Surface roads, like South Forest Avenue and SR 47, will make up the remaining 26% of your travel. Be prepared for a more urban feel with frequent exits as you approach populated areas.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near New Harmony Road.
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 22 significant decision points across 167.9 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 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
812 ft
426 ft
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
812 ft
~155.9 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
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 Saint John, IN to Crawfordsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.
Linton
118 mi in
|
~2h 26m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.1 mi from route
Fort Branch, IN
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fort Branch, IN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteSandy's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
R's
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: american
KFC
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Crawfordsville, IN
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteBrother's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: pizza
Camp Arthur
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lake Waveland Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Crawfordsville
Finish Line
Monument
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Quality Inn
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Crawfordsville, IN
Motel 6
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint John, IN
Full guide →Founded 1837
Arriving in Crawfordsville, IN
Full guide →Crawfordsville is a city in Montgomery County, in the west of Central Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • General Lew Wallace Study — house
- • Bethel AME Church of Crawfordsville — church building in Crawfordsville, United States of America
- • Ropkey Armor Museum — Museum in Indianapolis, United States
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 3h 42m. Total distance: 167.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Crawfordsville, 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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Crawfordsville, 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, 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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