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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.1 mi
02h 23m
Flight
86 mi
138.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86 mi
Kilometers
138.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.54 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Wed, May 13, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Thu, May 14, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Saint Joseph
Wed, May 13, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming Grove
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
Hartsville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Blooming Grove
66.1 mi
01h 11m
To Saint Joseph
61.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Stone Church Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Stone Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    6 mi · 10 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1357 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

    1139 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East National Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East National Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    2734 ft · 54 sec · East Tipton Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  23. 23

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
33.8 mi · 27%
I 74 West
29.7 mi · 23%
SR 3 South
19.6 mi · 15%
East National Road
14.9 mi · 12%
North Main Street
6.07 mi · 5%
Church Street
5.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 11m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

102 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

104 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.4 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
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: Stone Church Road (-85.064679, 39.502304)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Saint Joseph. The current time is 20:41:56.

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.