How far is Aurora, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Aurora, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.76 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.71 mi
107.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.71 mi
Kilometers
107.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.76 mi
Kilometers
146.06 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T03:04
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Madison
IN

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

From Aurora
45.8 mi
00h 54m
To Saint Joseph
44.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Importing Street

    541 ft · 13 sec · Importing Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Eads Parkway

    110 m · 11 sec · West Eads Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Green Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Green Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Adams Street

    20.7 mi · 31 min · South Adams Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clifty Drive
23.8 mi · 26%
Green Boulevard
21.1 mi · 23%
South Adams Street
20.7 mi · 23%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 3%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
North Michigan Road
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Adams Street

Turn left onto South Adams Street

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Madison
00h 54m from Aurora
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Aurora and 44.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near North Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Madison.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

66 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

83 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 66.71 mi (107.36 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Population3,698
Coordinates39.0570000, -84.9013400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.90128, 39.057135)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Saint Joseph. The current time is 03:04:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.