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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Brookville, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

124.8 mi

201 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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town in Indiana, United States

Brookville, IN

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Trip Overview

Saint Joseph, IN to Brookville, IN is 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 42m via I 65, I 74, and SR 46, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a fairly straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick getaway or a leg of a longer journey. Plan for a direct route that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently.

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

62.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 33.3 mi 35m
I 74 29.1 mi 31m
SR 46 26.1 mi 36m
US 31 17.8 mi 25m
SR 1 6.1 mi 10m
US 52 5.5 mi 8m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 33.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Brookville, IN.

1

Start on Grant Line Road

233 ft · 4 sec · Grant Line Road
2

Continue on State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
3

Turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Road 60
4

Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
5

Turn left onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
6

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
8

Merge onto I 65

33 mi · 35 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
10

Turn right onto US 50

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Tipton Street
11

Turn left onto US 31

13 mi · 18 min · US 31
12

Enter roundabout onto US 31

124 ft · 7 sec · US 31
13

Continue on US 31

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 31
14

Turn right onto SR 46

6.9 mi · 9 min · SR 46
15

Turn right onto SR 46

19 mi · 27 min · SR 46
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
17

Merge onto I 74

29 mi · 31 min · I 74
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 164 Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg
19

Turn left onto SR 1

6.1 mi · 10 min · SR 1
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1

5.5 mi · 8 min · US 52; SR 1
21

Arrive at destination

US 52; SR 1

Trip Plan

With a drive time under 3 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for departure. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon is ideal, allowing ample time to reach Brookville before evening. You'll encounter one primary fuel cost estimate of around $20, so plan accordingly. Given the relatively short distance, you likely won't need extensive stops, but there's a longest stretch of 33.3 miles on I 65, so consider a brief break just before or after that segment if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 74 to SR 46 as your primary navigation point.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 27 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Joseph, 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 Joseph, IN

This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Saint Joseph, 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 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hope, IN

62 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

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hope, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Saint Joseph, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brookville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

2.2 mi

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

2.4 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

2.4 mi

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125233399

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18122460740

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 60 / State Road 60

Turn right onto SR 60 / State Road 60

Navigation decision point

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Perry Crossing Road

Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

Navigation decision point

5
41.8 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: North Vernon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
4
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 31

Enter roundabout onto US 31

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
112.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 164 Toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.51 one way

$39.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.42 $42.84
premium $4.89 $24.02 $48.03
diesel $5.61 $27.55 $55.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.4 0 $13.10 $5.99
Efficient EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
EV Truck/SUV 49.9 0 $17.47 $7.99

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Late night in Saint Joseph on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookville, IN

Late night in Brookville on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Hope, IN

62 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 42m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of comfortable cruising, including a significant 33.3-mile segment on I 65. The character of the drive is largely consistent, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. While the majority is high-speed highway, the final portion on SR 46 may offer a slight shift in pace as you approach Brookville. Expect a smooth, uninterrupted journey for most of the 2 hours and 42 minutes.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 60 / State Road 60.

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 124.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Joseph, IN to Brookville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.

Lawrenceburg

112.9 mi in | ~2h 22m

About the Cities

Arriving in Brookville, IN

Full guide →

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 2h 42m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookville, 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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