How far is Cambridge City, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Cambridge City, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
129.93 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.39 mi
166.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.39 mi
Kilometers
166.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.93 mi
Kilometers
209.1 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge City
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge City
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 Cambridge City
65 mi
01h 12m
To Saint Joseph
64.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge City and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on National Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · National Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on National Road

    2 mi · 3 min · National Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on National Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · National Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on National Road

    2452 ft · 47 sec · National Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    14 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24.2 mi · 35 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 Cambridge City and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
33.8 mi · 26%
National Road
22.9 mi · 18%
East National Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.25 mi · 2%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 12m from Cambridge City
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge City to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 65 miles from Cambridge City and 64.9 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Cambridge City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 103.39 mi (166.39 km).

Cambridge City

#1 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
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: US 40 (-85.171629, 39.812524)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge City and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:46:22.

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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.