How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Saint John, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Saint John, IN is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.88 mi
04h 21m
Flight
227.01 mi
365.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.01 mi
Kilometers
365.34 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.88 mi
Kilometers
397.31 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint John
Thu, Apr 30, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-30T10:57
Arrive Saint John
Thu, Apr 30, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairview Park
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Cedar Lake
123.5 mi
02h 10m
To Saint John
123.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Saint John.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Saint John.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    50 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    38.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East

    1397 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    2424 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Boonville-New Harmony Road

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St John Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Saint John.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
232 mi · 94%
I 69 South
5.44 mi · 2%
I 64 East
4.38 mi · 2%
West 141st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 10m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Saint John.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Saint John?

The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Cedar Lake and 123.3 miles from Saint John.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Saint John.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Saint John. Straight-line distance: 227.01 mi (365.34 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Saint John

#2 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
End: St John Road (-87.44975, 38.079207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.98 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.69
17.42 gal · 65.96 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.85 $65.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.04 $74.09
Premium $4.65 $40.54 $81.07
Diesel $5.30 $46.20 $92.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Lake and Saint John. The current time is 10:57:43.

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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.