How far is Blooming Grove, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph.
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Start on Stone Church Road
10 m · 3 sec · Stone Church Road
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Turn right onto Church Street
6 mi · 10 min · Church Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1357 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg
1139 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East National Road
2 mi · 3 min · East National Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East Tipton Street
2734 ft · 54 sec · East Tipton Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Blooming Grove and 61.1 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsville.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.4 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.5022700, -85.0646800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.10 | $38.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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