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

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.99 mi
02h 57m
Flight
162.33 mi
261.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.33 mi
Kilometers
261.24 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.99 mi
Kilometers
288.06 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-05-12T18:07
Arrive Saint Joseph
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Brookston
89.2 mi
01h 28m
To Saint Joseph
89.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  13. 13

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

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
96.4 mi · 54%
South Prairie Street
73.1 mi · 41%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Memphis Road
0.21 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 28m from Brookston
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookston and Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookston to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 89.2 miles from Brookston and 89.8 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookston and Sunny 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 Brookston and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 162.33 mi (261.24 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
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 Railroad Street (-86.867283, 40.602808)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $23.83
Round trip
$47.67
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.83 $47.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.88 $53.76
Premium $4.65 $29.41 $58.83
Diesel $5.30 $33.52 $67.04

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookston and Saint Joseph. The current time is 18:07:42.

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.