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

The driving distance from Centerville, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.15 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.69 mi
118.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.15 mi
Kilometers
145.08 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Sulphur Springs
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Centerville
45 mi
00h 44m
To Saint Joseph
45.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 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 Centerville and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · West County Road 800 North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1219 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Grant Line Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Road 800 North
67.3 mi · 75%
Grant Line Road
4.87 mi · 5%
I 265 East
2.99 mi · 3%
North County Road 50 West
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West County Road 800 North

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
00h 44m from Centerville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Centerville and 45.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Centerville and Saint Joseph, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 73.69 mi (118.59 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
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: North County Road 50 West (-87.064738, 37.994276)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Centerville, IN and Saint Joseph, IN. The current time in Centerville is 22:46:23, although it is 23:46:23 in Saint Joseph.

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.