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Trip from Warren, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

191.2 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

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town in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Warren, IN

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Trip Overview

This 191.2-mile drive from Warren, Indiana, to Saint Joseph, Indiana, is a straightforward Midwest journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 40 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of around $30. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Hoosier State communities. With a highway share of 93%, this is a very direct trip, perfect for those looking to get from point A to point B without many detours.

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

95.6 miles from Warren, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 87.4 mi 1h 36m
I 65 87 mi 1h 33m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
South Emerson Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
West 1100 South 2.4 mi 4m
North Wayne Street 1.9 mi 3m
State Road 111 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 87.4 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 2nd Street

82 ft · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto SR 5

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Wayne Street
3

Continue on SR 5; SR 218

2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1100 South
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 69
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
13

Merge onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road
15

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
16

Turn right onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
17

Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Road 60
19

Turn left onto State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
20

Arrive at destination

Grant Line Road

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour, 40-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short overall distance, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before tackling the longest 87.4-mile stretch on I-69, as services can sometimes be spaced out on these major arteries.

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 95.6 miles from Warren, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 42 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.6 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m

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 Warren, 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 Warren, IN

This is one driving day of about 191.2 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Warren, 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 69 for about 87.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood, IN

96 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.

Popular next leg

Greenwood, IN to Saint Joseph, IN

93.5 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Anderson, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Warren, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Wagon Wheel Tavern

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warren, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+12603759960

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, IN

0.5 mi

Max & Erma's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Edinburgh, Indiana

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

2.7 mi

Wagon Wheel Tavern

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Warren, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+12603759960

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18125262376

Visit website

Max & Erma's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125266250

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125244547

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 75.5 and 182.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 69

Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
92.1 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward Memphis Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 16 Toward Memphis Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.89 one way

$59.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.82 $65.64
premium $4.89 $36.79 $73.59
diesel $5.61 $42.21 $84.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.4 0 $20.08 $9.18
Efficient EV 47.8 0 $16.73 $7.65
EV Truck/SUV 76.5 0 $26.77 $12.24

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 20, 2026

Origin

Warren, IN

Late night in Warren on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Joseph, IN

Late night in Saint Joseph on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Greenwood, IN

96 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

20 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

3h 40m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the route taking place on interstates and major roads. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 87.4 miles on I-69. The character is that of a functional, efficient transit corridor, designed for steady progress rather than leisurely sightseeing. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate through the heart of Indiana.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 75.5 miles in near I 69.

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 191.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 75.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 191.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 69. 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.

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 75.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Joseph, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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