Saint John, IN to McCordsville, IN is 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m via I 69 and US 36, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward drive for those familiar with the region. With a highway share of 98%, you'll spend most of your time cruising on interstates. Plan for a single day, as the duration and distance are easily manageable. This route is ideal for a quick trip 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
87.7 miles from Saint John, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
163.4 mi
2h 59m
US 36
8 mi
14m
New Harmony Road
1.4 mi
3m
St John Road
1.1 mi
4m
North 600 West
0.8 mi
1m
East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.1 mi
<1m
West Brookside Parkway
0.1 mi
<1m
West Jamison Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 163.4 mi, about 2h 59m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 33 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,704 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 47 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 McCordsville, 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
156 mi·2 hr 50 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 69; I 465
7.3 mi·8 min·I 69; I 465
7
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 36; SR 67
Exit 42Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton PikeUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67
7.7 mi·13 min·US 36; SR 67
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: LawrenceUse the right lane.
9
Turn left onto North 600 West
0.8 mi·1 min·North 600 West
10
Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway
0.1 mi·26 sec·West Brookside Parkway
11
Turn right onto North Clearview Drive
225 ft·15 sec·North Clearview Drive
12
Turn left onto West Jamison Drive
419 ft·18 sec·West Jamison Drive
13
Arrive at destination
North Dresden Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour-and-24-minute drive time, leaving Saint John in the morning allows ample time to reach McCordsville well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a 98% highway share, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. The longest stretch on I 69 is over 163 miles, so consider a fuel stop before embarking or early in your journey to avoid needing to search for gas on less-trafficked sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of that long interstate segment.
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 87.7 miles from Saint John, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.4 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCordsville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint John, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 175.3 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 I 69 for about 163.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 166.7 — 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|~4m in|New Harmony Road
At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip|~8m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
166.3 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|US 36; SR 67
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
8
166.7 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|US 36; SR 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.15 one way
$58.29 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$31.75
$63.49
premium
$5.18
$35.77
$71.54
diesel
$5.35
$36.92
$73.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
EV Charging Along Route
27 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
College Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Menards Greenwood 3169 (Greenwood, IN)
Greenwood, IN
Electrify America
12 DCFC
Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger
Haubstadt, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Huck's - Tesla Supercharger
Washington, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.41
Efficient EV
43.8
0
$15.34
$7.01
EV Truck/SUV
70.1
0
$24.54
$11.22
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Saint John, IN
Afternoon
in Saint John on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
ESE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
McCordsville, IN
Afternoon
in McCordsville on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
ESE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
68°F
Monrovia, IN
88 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
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 24m 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...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 42.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend 98% of your 175.3-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 163.4 miles along I 69. You'll transition from I 69 to US 36 and then New Harmony Road, with the majority of the driving on high-speed, limited-access roads. Be prepared for a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you navigate this predominantly interstate route.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 163.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near New Harmony Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 163.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at McCordsville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
