Origin
Saint Joseph, IN
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Prairie Creek, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
149.8 mi
241 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
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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Prairie Creek, IN
Mahesh Mohan
Trip Overview
Saint Joseph, IN to Prairie Creek, IN is 149.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m via SR 54, US 150, and North Gospel Street, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Indiana's Midwest region. Expect a direct journey with minimal detours, making it a convenient option for a single day. Given the relatively short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations without significant logistical hurdles.
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
74.9 miles from Saint Joseph, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 54 | 55.3 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 150 | 37.7 mi | 46m |
| North Gospel Street | 26.7 mi | 32m |
| US 41 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| SR 246 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Grant Line Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| I 265 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 64 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 54
— 55.3 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IN and Prairie Creek, 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
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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
Take the exit onto US 150
38 mi
·
46 min
·
US 150
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
7
Turn left onto US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Gospel Street
9
Continue on SR 37
27 mi
·
32 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 54; SR 58
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 54; SR 58
11
Continue on SR 45; SR 54
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 45; SR 54
12
Turn left onto SR 54
29 mi
·
46 min
·
SR 54
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 54
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 54
14
Turn straight onto SR 54
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 54
15
At end of road, turn left onto SR 54
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
SR 54
16
Turn right onto SR 54
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
SR 54
17
Turn right onto US 41; US 150
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 41; US 150
18
Turn left onto SR 246
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 246
19
Turn right
316 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn right onto West 158th Drive
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 158th Drive
21
Arrive at destination
West 158th Drive
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip covering 149.8 miles, leaving in the morning is your best bet to enjoy ample daylight. With a total drive time of under 3.5 hours, you can easily complete this journey without needing to split it. Consider making your fuel stop before departing Saint Joseph, as the $23 fuel cost is an estimate and prices can vary. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 55 miles on SR 54, so plan for a single, perhaps brief, stop around the halfway point for a stretch or a quick snack if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.9 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Creek, 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 149.8 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 SR 54 for about 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 149.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
129.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
|
SR 54
At end of road, turn left onto SR 54
Navigation decision point
5
149.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
West 158th Drive
Turn right onto West 158th Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.42 one way
$46.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.73 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Prairie Creek, IN
Afternoon in Prairie Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bedford, IN
75 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
27 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
3h 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 129.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 79% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a significant continuous stretch of 55.3 miles on SR 54, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route blends these highway segments with some local street driving as you approach your destination. Expect a practical and efficient transit rather than a winding, scenic tour, with the road character leaning towards directness and speed.
79% 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: 55.3 mi on SR 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 54 and US 150. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near US 150.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Prairie Creek, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Paoli along the way.
Paoli
9.4 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 150
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 149.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on SR 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 9.4 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Prairie Creek, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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