Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Tennyson, IN
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Saint John, IN to Tennyson, IN is 23.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via County Road 50 North and SR 62, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its brief length and mostly surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick, uncomplicated transit. You won't be spending much time on the road, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 50 North | 5 mi | 8m |
| Heim Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 62 | 3 mi | 5m |
| State Road 62 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Stevenson Station Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 161 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John, IN and Tennyson, IN.
Start on St John Road
Continue on St John Road
Continue on Kansas Road
Turn right onto Zoar Church Road
Continue on North Stevenson Station Road
Turn left onto Heim Road
Continue on Williams Street
Turn left onto SR 62
Continue on SR 62
Continue on SR 61; SR 62
Continue on SR 61; SR 62
Turn right onto SR 62
Continue on SR 62
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62; SR 161
Turn left onto SR 161
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Zoar Church Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Heim Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 62 / West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 62; SR 161
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 161
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saint John on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Evening in Tennyson on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 9:48PM EDT until June 4 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 19% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5 miles on County Road 50 North before transitioning to other roads, including SR 62. Expect a more rural cruising feel for the majority of the drive, with fewer exits and a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Zoar Church Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Zoar Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Heim Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (SR 62 / West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
440 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Founded 1837
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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