Saint Joseph, IN to Morristown, IN is 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 19m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip primarily on the interstate, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick and easy transit between these two points. With only a single day recommended, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
73.3 mi
1h 18m
East King Street
11.6 mi
16m
North Riley Highway
11.4 mi
16m
East Main Street
4.2 mi
6m
US 31
2.9 mi
4m
Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
6m
State Road 111
1.8 mi
3m
South Miller Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 73.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Morristown, IN.
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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
73 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 65
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 90Toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
10
Turn right onto SR 44
12 mi·16 min·East King Street
11
Turn left onto SR 44
1.2 mi·1 min·South Miller Avenue
12
Turn right onto SR 44
0.6 mi·1 min·Colescott Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 44
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Harrison Street
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
400 ft·6 sec·North Harrison Street
15
Continue on SR 9
0.4 mi·35 sec·North Harrison Street
16
Continue on North Riley Highway
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Riley Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway
0.6 mi·52 sec·North Riley Highway
18
Turn slight right onto SR 9
11 mi·15 min·North Riley Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 52
15 ft·0 sec·East Main Street
20
Continue on US 52
4.2 mi·6 min·East Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 52
Trip Plan
For this 2h 19m trip, consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample time for any unexpected delays. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have flexibility with stops, but it’s always a good idea to break up longer stretches. The longest stretch on I 65 is over 73 miles, so plan a quick pit stop before or after that segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated around $17, you should have a good idea of your expenses beforehand.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morristown, 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 111.9 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Saint Joseph, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 73.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 95.9 — 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
6
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 90
Toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
4
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9; SR 44 / South Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
95.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|SR 9 / North Harrison Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 9 / North Harrison Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.49 one way
$34.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.21
$38.42
premium
$4.89
$21.53
$43.07
diesel
$5.61
$24.71
$49.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 14, 2026
Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning
in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morristown, IN
Morning
in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 68% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 73.3 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of time cruising on the interstate, likely noticing frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate this portion of the drive.
68% 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: 73.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and East King Street. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 14 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 81.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Morristown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
81.8 mi in|~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 111.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 73.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 1.8 miles (SR 60 / State Road 60): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Perry Crossing Road): Navigation decision point; at 81.8 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 Morristown, IN before heading back.
