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

The driving distance from Austin, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.12 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.76 mi
39.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Austin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Henryville
IN

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

From Austin
14.4 mi
00h 16m
To Saint Joseph
14.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Austin and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  10. 10

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
17.8 mi · 61%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 9%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.84 mi · 3%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 2%
West Booe Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryville
00h 16m from Austin
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin 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 Austin to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Austin and 14.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henryville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henryville, 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 Henryville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 24.76 mi (39.84 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
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: West Booe Road (-85.808009, 38.757679)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 Austin and Saint Joseph. The current time is 06:20:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.