Origin
Sheridan, IN
Morning in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
135.8 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, IN
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Saint Joseph, IN
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Trip Overview
This 135.8-mile drive from Sheridan, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is an easy one-day adventure, taking about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Predominantly highway driving, you'll spend most of your time on I-65 and I-69 before transitioning to US-31. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $21, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway within the Midwest. With 88% of the route on highways, this trip is designed for efficient travel, perfect for a spontaneous weekend excursion or a planned day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
67.9 miles from Sheridan, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 87 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| US 31 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South White Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Perry Crossing Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 87 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, IN and Saint Joseph, IN.
1
Start on SR 38
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 6th Street
3
Continue on SR 38
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South White Avenue
4
Continue on SR 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto US 31
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
10
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
11
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
14
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge onto I 65
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 65
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
23
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
24
Turn right onto US 31
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 31
25
Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Crossing Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Road 60
27
Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 111
28
Arrive at destination
Grant Line Road
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 45-minute duration, this trip is ideally suited for a single day. Plan to leave in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. You'll have one planned stop, but with only 135.8 miles, you can be flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 87-mile stretch on I-65 where services might be less frequent. The $21 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. A practical tip: consider departing just after the morning rush hour to enjoy smoother highway conditions on I-65.
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 67.9 miles from Sheridan, IN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 26m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Joseph, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, IN
This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Sheridan, 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 87 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Sheridan, 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 87 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
36.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.23 one way
$42.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.26 | $6.52 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Saint Joseph, IN
Morning in Saint Joseph on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Greenwood, IN
68 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 135.8-mile journey, with 88% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter an 87-mile stretch on I-65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the profile is primarily highway, the transition to US-31 as you approach your destination may offer a slight change in scenery and speed. This route is built for covering ground efficiently, with minimal detours from high-speed roadways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 135.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
949 ft
533 ft
Total Climb
183 ft
Total Descent
571 ft
Highest Point
949 ft
Elevation Range
416 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 135.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87 miles on I 65. 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 Saint Joseph, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Joseph, 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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