How far is Battle Ground, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.06 mi
02h 51m
Flight
155.75 mi
250.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.75 mi
Kilometers
250.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.06 mi
Kilometers
280.12 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Sun, May 17, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-05-17T08:18
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Battle Ground
86.7 mi
01h 25m
To Saint Joseph
87.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on South Winans Street

    45 m · 13 sec · South Winans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prophet Street

    85 m · 16 sec · Prophet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    891 ft · 25 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on S Railroad Street

    863 ft · 24 sec · S Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Burnetts Road

    2042 ft · 45 sec · Burnetts Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto N River Road

    1296 ft · 26 sec · N River Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  17. 17

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 55%
N River Road
66.2 mi · 38%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
North 9th Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

94.5 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 25m from Battle Ground
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Battle Ground and 87.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 155.75 mi (250.65 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates40.5083700, -86.8416800
Altitude179
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: South Winans Street (-86.841358, 40.508057)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Saint Joseph. The current time is 08:18:14.

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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.