Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning in Saint Joseph on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Edinburgh, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, IN
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Edinburgh, IN
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Trip Overview
Saint Joseph, IN to Edinburgh, IN is 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 65, US 31, and Perry Crossing Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region from start to finish. It's a relatively short trip, ideal for a single day with plenty of time to spare. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 63.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 31 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 111 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Shelbyville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shelby Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 63.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Edinburgh, 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
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 252: Edinburgh, Flat Rock
10
Turn left onto SR 252
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
County Road 1100 South
11
Continue on SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelbyville Road
12
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Shelby Avenue
13
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Grant Street
14
Turn right onto SR 252
263 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Street
15
Continue on SR 252
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shelby Avenue
16
Turn right onto SR 252
417 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Center Cross Street
17
Turn left onto Walnut Street
439 ft
·
19 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 73.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
6
72.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 252: Edinburgh, Flat Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 80
Toward SR 252: Edinburgh, Flat Rock
4
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
SR 252 / County Road 1100 South
Turn left onto SR 252 / County Road 1100 South
Navigation decision point
4
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
SR 252 / Shelby Street
Turn right onto SR 252 / Shelby Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.62 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Edinburgh, IN
Morning in Edinburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Austin, IN
37 mi in
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
23 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
1h 28m 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 90% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 65 and US 31. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 63.8 miles on I 65, which offers a consistent driving pace. The route is largely composed of high-speed travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. Expect a streamlined experience designed for direct travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near SR 60 / State Road 60.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edinburgh, 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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