How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
118.48 mi
02h 03m
Flight
102.9 mi
165.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.9 mi
Kilometers
165.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.67 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Broad Ripple
Tue, May 26, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Ripple
2026-05-26T05:31
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 26, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broad Ripple
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Broad Ripple
56.3 mi
01h 01m
To Saint Joseph
62.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Avenue

    1647 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kessler Boulevard East Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue

    4.4 mi · 10 min · North Keystone Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  11. 11

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broad Ripple 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
97.8 mi · 83%
North Keystone Avenue
4.44 mi · 4%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 2%
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
1.06 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 01m from Broad Ripple
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Ripple to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Broad Ripple and 62.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 102.9 mi (165.6 km).

Broad Ripple

#1 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
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: Winthrop Avenue (-86.141859, 39.866719)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Broad Ripple and Saint Joseph. The current time is 05:31:29.

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.