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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Corydon, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Corydon, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Indiana, the 26.6-mile trip from Saint Joseph to Corydon is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day outing that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-64, I-265, and Grant Line Road, all contained within the Midwest region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is quite economical for most travelers. Because the transit time is so brief, you have total flexibility to explore your destination without worrying about a grueling return journey. This straightforward drive prioritizes speed and convenience, allowing you to reach your destination quickly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 15.9 mi 18m
Grant Line Road 4.4 mi 7m
I 265 3 mi 3m
SR 337 1.4 mi 2m
State Road 135 1 mi 1m
East Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 15.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Line Road

4.4 mi · 7 min · Grant Line Road
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
3

Merge onto I 265; SR 62

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 265; SR 62
4

Continue on I 265; SR 62

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
5

Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 64; US 150; SR 62
6

Continue on I 64; SR 62

14 mi · 15 min · I 64; SR 62
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 135: Corydon
8

Keep slight right at fork

359 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 135: Corydon
9

Merge onto SR 135

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 135
10

Turn left onto SR 337

0.2 mi · 19 sec · SR 337
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 337

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 337
12

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · East Walnut Street
13

Turn right onto North Maple Street

47 ft · 2 sec · North Maple Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Maple Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
23.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward SR 135: Corydon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 135: Corydon
6
24 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 135: Corydon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 135: Corydon
4
25 mi into trip | ~32m in | SR 337

Turn left onto SR 337

Navigation decision point

4
25.2 mi into trip | ~33m in | SR 337

At end of road, turn right onto SR 337

Navigation decision point

4
26.6 mi into trip | ~35m in | North Maple Street

Turn right onto North Maple Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.16 one way

$8.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.57 $9.13
premium $4.89 $5.12 $10.24
diesel $5.61 $5.87 $11.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

12:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

S 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Corydon, IN

Afternoon in Corydon on Sunday

Local time

12:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 3 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

1 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

35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive is designed for those who prefer to keep moving, with 76% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythmic pace during the longest stretch of the trip, which spans 15.9 miles on I-64. The route shifts from major interstates to local connectors like Grant Line Road as you approach your final stop. You should anticipate a transition from efficient, multi-lane highway travel to more standard surface streets. Overall, the experience is consistent and predictable, perfect for drivers who value a direct route over winding backroads.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Grant Line Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 26.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles (SR 337): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

912 ft 491 ft

Total Climb

424 ft

Total Descent

136 ft

Highest Point

912 ft

~11.1 mi in

Elevation Range

421 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Corydon, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles (SR 337): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corydon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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